Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Gulfstream G280, N202GA: Incident occurred July 12, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama

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

Aircraft experienced a shattered right window. 

Electric Boat Corp


Date: 12-JUL-21
Time: 20:11:00Z
Regis#: N202GA
Aircraft Make: GULFSTREAM
Aircraft Model: G280
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: CORPORATE
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
City: MONTGOMERY
State: ALABAMA

Beech F35 Bonanza, N891JH: Accident occurred July 11, 2021 in Yakutat, 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; Juneau, Alaska


Location: Yakutat, Alaska
Accident Number: ANC21LA063
Date and Time: July 11, 2021, 10:00 Local
Registration: N891JH
Aircraft: Beech F35
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N891JH
Model/Series: F35
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
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: None
Departure Point: Yakutat, AK (A57) 
Destination: Yakutat, 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: 59.126249,-138.59752 

Loss of Control in Flight: Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N996RA; accident occurred July 10, 2021 at Petaluma Municipal Airport (O69), Sonoma County, California








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; Oakland, California

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Christiansen Aviation Inc
San Carlos Flight Center


Location: Petaluma, California
Accident Number: WPR21LA269
Date and Time: July 10, 2021, 12:17 Local
Registration: N996RA
Aircraft: Cessna 172R 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, about 20 minutes into the cross-country flight, the airplane experienced a partial electrical failure which caused the intercom, radio, transponder, flaps, and some engine instruments to go offline, although the voltmeter and ammeter were still showing normal readings.

The pilot cycled both the master and avionics master switches, with no improvement, and decided to divert to the nearest untowered airport. During the descent and approach, he became distracted multiple times as he heard intermittent short "blips" from the intercom.

The pilot entered a right downwind entry into the traffic pattern and planned for a no-flap landing. He overshot to the right of the runway centerline as they turned from the base to final leg. He was able to maneuver to rejoin the centerline by the time they reached short final. They passed over the runway threshold with a left crosswind, and as the pilot initiated the flare, he felt the airplane sink aggressively, and he realized that he had initiated the flare too high. The airplane drifted to the right of the runway surface and landed hard in the grass in a nose high attitude. The lower fuselage and wing strut was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that an on-airport mechanic examined the airplane after the accident and was not able to find any issues with the electrical system.

The pilot reported that, he had significant astigmatism and myopia, and used contact lenses for all previous flights, however the accident flight was the first time he had flown with eyeglasses after experiencing a contact lens malfunction that morning. He also reported that although he had performed multiple no-flap landings in the past, the accompanying change in forward visibility over the nose in concert with the use of eyeglasses instead of contact lenses, resulted in a changed sight picture and reduced peripheral vision. 

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 hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.

Findings

Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained
Aircraft (general) - Malfunction
Personnel issues Visual function - Pilot
Personnel issues Stress - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Enroute-climb to cruise Electrical system malf/failure
Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control in flight (Defining event)
Landing Hard landing

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 28, 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:
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 11, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 6, 2021
Flight Time: 127 hours (Total, all aircraft), 15 hours (Total, this make and model), 47 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 20 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N996RA
Model/Series: 172R 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1998 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Commuter; Utility 
Serial Number: 17280404
Landing Gear Type: 
Tandem Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 26, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2457 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 67.8 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 8569.3 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-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: KO69,89 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 11:55 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 152°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 280°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.93 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: San Carlos, CA (KSQL) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Shelter Cove, CA (0Q5)
Type of Clearance: VFR flight following; None
Departure Time: 11:11 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PETALUMA MUNI O69 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 90 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 11/29
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3600 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Precautionary landing

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: 38.255757,-122.6013

Beech King Air C90: Incident occurred June 30, 2021 at Kahului Airport (PHOG), Hawaii

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Honolulu, Hawaii

Aircraft landed with damage to flaps.  

Date: 30-JUN-21
Time: 20:00:00Z
Aircraft Make: RAYTHEON
Aircraft Model: C90
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: KAHULUI
State: HAWAII

Loss of Control on Ground: Just JA30 SuperSTOL, N17VP; accident occurred July 11, 2021 in May, Lemhi 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

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

AvStar Inc


Location: May, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR21LA267
Date and Time: July 11, 2021, 15:00 Local 
Registration: N17VP
Aircraft: JUST AIRCRAFT LLC JA30 SUPERSTOL
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on an unimproved dirt surface, the airplane veered to the right and he subsequently reduced the throttle to the idle position. About 40 knots ground speed, he made a full left rudder pedal application, but the airplane continued to the right. The pilot then applied left brake application and the airplane veered aggressively to the left and ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 25, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 11, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 3, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 388 hours (Total, all aircraft), 4.4 hours (Total, this make and model), 251.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 48.9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 18.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 4, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: January 7, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 9950 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model), 6300 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: JUST AIRCRAFT LLC 
Registration: N17VP
Model/Series: JA30 SUPERSTOL 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 
Serial Number: JA433-01-15
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 18, 2021 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 1.3 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 69.9 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C91A installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: 914
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 115 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: KOMK,5040 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 19 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 285°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 340° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: May, ID (0ID2)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: May, ID
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 16:30 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: FLYING JOSEPH RANCH 0ID2 
Runway Surface Type: Dirt; Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 5642 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 33
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1500 ft / 50 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: 44.442031,-113.77717

WSK PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader, N9310R: Fatal accident occurred July 12, 2021 in Seiling Dewey County, Oklahoma

Isaac Stanley Regier (Junior)
November 9, 1955 - July 12, 2021
~


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 traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sikorsky Aircraft; Stratford, Connecticut 
Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix, Arizona 
Hartzell Propeller Inc; Piqua, Ohio


Location: Seiling, OK 
Accident Number: CEN21FA314
Date & Time: July 12, 2021, 09:40 Local 
Registration: N9310R
Aircraft: PZL Mielec M18 
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

On July 12, 2021, about 0940 central daylight time, a PZL Mielec M-18A “Dromader” airplane, N9310R, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Seiling, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The airplane impacted a pasture about 1/2-mile north of the field being worked. The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, engine, right wing, and empennage. A ground impact depression, oriented toward the northwest, was located immediately adjacent to the main wreckage. The left wing had separated and was located about 120 ft northeast of the main wreckage. The flight controls remained
attached to the airframe with the exception of the right aileron and the outboard portion of the left elevator; both were located at the accident site.

An on-scene examination indicated that the left-wing main and rear spars had separated from the center wing structure. A preliminary visual examination of the left-wing main spar lower attachment revealed a fatigue crack that progressed through approximately 90% of the lower lug cross section with the remaining section fracturing in overstress. The separated upper lug fracture surface exhibited features consistent with overstress fracture. A metallurgical examination is pending.






Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: PZL Mielec 
Registration: N9310R
Model/Series: M18 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
Operator Designator Code: TDVG

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: JWG,1551 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 25 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 340°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.15 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Fairview, OK (6K4)
Destination: Seiling, OK

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Latitude, Longitude: 36.13667,-98.31667 

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation may contact them by email witness@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov. You can also call the NTSB Response Operations Center at 844-373-9922 or 202-314-6290.

The funeral services for Isaac Stanley Regier Jr.,65, of Fairview, will be held Saturday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church. The burial will be at the North Fairview MB Cemetery.

Junior was born November 9, 1955 to Isaac (Ike) and Ruby Regier. He was the oldest of four children.

He graduated from Oklahoma Bible Academy in 1974. After high school, Junior attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa for two years to complete his aviation mechanics certification. While working for Ronnie Decker, Junior learned to fly and got his license in 1978. After attaining his pilot's license and mechanics certification, Junior started Regier Flying Service, his own aerial spraying business in Fairview, OK in 1982.

Junior married his wife Teresa on May 2, 1987. They later had three sons, Tommy, Matthew, and Timothy. Junior and Teresa have seven grandchildren.

Junior and Teresa took the boys across the United States and beyond throughout their summer and winter breaks. Recently, Junior and Teresa have been enjoying annual trips to various parts of Alaska where they fish for salmon and halibut. He truly got excited when it was time to go again.

Junior was active in multiple organizations over the years. He was a long-time member of the NAAA and the OAAA. He served many years on the local EMS board, church trustees board, and church council. For many years, Junior, Teresa, and the family took on the responsibility to continue the World's Oldest Free Fly-In and Airshow.

Junior is survived by his wife Teresa Regier; sons: Tommy (Joyce), Matthew (Allison), Timothy (Kaitlyn); grandchildren: Ellen, Daniel, Jeremiah, Rhett, Tessa, Henry, and Nolan; mother: Ruby Regier and three siblings; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Junior was a loving and devoted husband, father, and papa. He was considerably proud of the accomplishments and decisions his sons made as well as the strong and reliant men they have become.

Memorials may be made in his honor to Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) or Hesston College Aviation.

Mooney M20K, N231AS: Incident occurred July 11, 2021 at Manti-Ephraim Airport (41U), Sanpete County, Utah

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing.  


Date: 11-JUL-21
Time: 16:30:00Z
Regis#: N231AS
Aircraft Make: MOONEY
Aircraft Model: M20K
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MANTI
State: UTAH