Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Cessna 421C Golden Eagle II, N66NC: Accident occurred July 10, 2021 at Vance Brand Airport (KLMO), Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado

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

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

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

Registration Pending
Applicant: Fly High Fly Free LLC


Location: Longmont, CO 
Accident Number: CEN21LA315
Date & Time: July 10, 2021, 09:20 Local 
Registration: N66NC
Aircraft: Cessna 421C 
Injuries: 4 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On July 10, 2021, about 0920 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 412C airplane, N66NC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Longmont, Colorado. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

After the airplane lifted off from the runway, the pilot didn’t feel that the engine(s) were making full power. The airplane settled back onto the runway, then exited off the departure end of the runway. The airplane came to rest upright, and a small post-crash fire developed. Substantial damage was noted to the airplane’s fuselage and wings.

The airplane wreckage was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N66NC
Model/Series: 421C
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: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KLMO,5056 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:15 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C /9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 140°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.31 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Longmont, CO
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 Minor
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 40.16726,-105.16927 (est)


LONGMONT, Colorado (CBS4)- Two people were hurt in a plane crash at the Longmont Airport on Saturday morning. Police say the private plane was in the process of taking off, and gained some altitude but later came back down.

The impact broke the landing gear causing the plane to skid off the runway.

Four people, in total, were on board, but the pilot and a woman were taken to the hospital, treated and released. Police describe the passengers as a 39-year-old man, a 44-year-old man and two women, both 37 years old.




Two people were taken to the hospital Saturday with injuries that were not life-threatening after a private plane crashed at Vance Brand Airport before it was airborne.

Longmont police Sgt. John Wederquist said the crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. There were four passengers in the plane: two men, ages 39 and 44, and two women, both 37. He said the passengers were able to walk away from the crash, with no extrication needed for emergency responders to reach them.

The cause of the plane crash remains under investigation by the airport and the National Transportation Safety Board. 

The plane traveled about 50 feet off the runway. Its engine caught fire after the crash. Responding Longmont firefighters put out the blaze. Wederquist said he was not sure what type of plane it was that crashed.

The airport’s runways were shut down for approximately 30 minutes while first responders worked at the scene.

Piper PA-18-135 (L-21B) Super Cub, N99640: Accidents occurred February 27, 2022 and July 16, 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 did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

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


Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Accident Number: ANC22LA020
Date and Time: February 27, 2022, 12:32 Local 
Registration: N99640
Aircraft: Piper PA-18-135
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On February 27, 2022, about 1232 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-18-135 airplane, N99640, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Palmer, Alaska. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot stated that after departure from the Wolf Lake Airport (4AK6) and about 100 ft above ground level, the engine began to run rough and shake violently. In an effort to restore engine power, he applied carburetor heat, selected the left fuel tank, then the right fuel tank before returning to the both selection to no avail. He reduced the engine power to control the shaking and conducted an emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the airplane impacted a burn barrel and came to rest against a hangar sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

The airplane was equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series engine. A detailed wreckage examination is pending.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N99640
Model/Series: PA-18-135 
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: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAAQ,230 ft msl
Observation Time: 12:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 6 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C /-3°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5000 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 20000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.54 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Wasilla, AK 
Destination: Wasilla, 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: 61.639338,-149.28758

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; Fairbanks, Alaska

Location: Skwentna, Alaska 
Accident Number: ANC21LA060
Date and Time: July 16, 2021, 12:20 Local 
Registration: N99640
Aircraft: Piper PA-18-135 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Nose over/nose down
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was landing on an unimproved runway with calm winds. After landing, he applied brakes, but felt he needed more. When he increased brake pressure, the tail of the airplane rose, the prop struck the ground and the airplane flipped over, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer and right lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.

Findings

Aircraft Brake - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft Surface speed/braking - Incorrect use/operation
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Nose over/nose down (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor
Age: 71
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: BasicMed 
Last FAA Medical Exam: April 7, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 19, 2021
Flight Time: 27085 hours (Total, all aircraft), 84 hours (Total, this make and model), 19132 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N99640
Model/Series: PA-18-135 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 54-2642
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: September 8, 2020 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 55 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3542 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O320-A2B
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 160 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: PATK, 356 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 41 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 11:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 107°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 310° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Wasilla, AK (4AK6) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Skwentna, AK 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 10:30 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PRIVATE PVT
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 1384 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Straight-in

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: 62.533065,-151.50171(est)

Robinson R44 Raven II, N983HA: Accident occurred July 20, 2021 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa

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; Des Moines, Iowa


Location: West Liberty, IA
Accident Number: CEN21LA339
Date & Time: July 20, 2021, 17:20 Local
Registration: N983HA
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: 1 None 
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N983HA
Model/Series: R44 II
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built: No
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.57,91.2638 (est)

Sonex Waiex, N32YX: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 near Romeo State Airport (D98), Macomb County, Michigan

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 17:22:00Z
Regis#: N32YX
Aircraft Make: SONEX
Aircraft Model: WAIEX
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: ROMEO
State: MICHIGAN

Zenith STOL CH 750, N210WP: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 and Accident occurred September 20, 2020

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City, Missouri

July 20, 2021:  Aircraft bounced on landing, came down on the nose and the gear collapsed at Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN),  Jasper County, Missouri


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 14:40:00Z
Regis#: N210WP
Aircraft Make: ZENITH
Aircraft Model: CH750
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: JOPLIN
State: MISSOURI

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; Kansas City, Missouri 


Location: Montrose, MO
Accident Number: CEN20LA412
Date & Time: 09/20/2020, 1145 CDT
Registration: N210WP
Aircraft: ZENITH CH 750
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On September 20, 2020, about 1145 central daylight time, a William Prosch Zenith 750 airplane, N210WP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montrose, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, while enroute to his destination airport, the engine momentarily lost power. He immediately selected the alternate fuel pump and engine control unit (ECU), and the engine regained power. About 5 minutes later, the engine lost total power, and the pilot attempted to restart the engine. The engine restart was unsuccessful, and the pilot initiated a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing, the airplane's landing gear contacted the high vegetation, and the nose impacted terrain. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing leading edge was crushed, and the rudder was bent.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the main fuse block, located behind and under the instrument panel, was discolored and exhibited internal thermal damage. An automotive blade-type fuse, that connected to both primary and secondary fuel pumps and primary and back up ECUs, displayed arching signatures and had failed. According to the engine manufacturer, who responded to the accident site, the primary and secondary ECUs should have been wired directly to the main buss and should not have contained a fuse. After bypassing the failed electrical system, an engine test run was performed. The engine started and operated normally with no mechanical issues noted.

The engine manufacturer has a service bulletin that recommends an ECU wiring upgrade. The upgrade removes the ECU select switch in order to operate on a single computer only. The service bulletin had not been completed on the accident experimental airplane, nor was it required to be completed. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ZENITH
Registration: N210WP
Model/Series: CH 750
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 140°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting:
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Clinton, MO (GLY)
Destination: Parsons, MO (0KS8)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 38.250000, -93.890000 (est)

Piper PA-31-350, N4043M: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP), Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, New York

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; New York

Aircraft landed gear up.  

Premier Air Charters Inc


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 22:50:00Z
Regis#: N4043M
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA31
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: ON DEMAND
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 135
Aircraft Operator: PREMIER AIR CHARTER
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK

Embraer EMB-145XR, N11106: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR), Onondaga County, New York

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Rochester, New York

Aircraft struck a bird on short final damaging leading edge of a wing. 

United Airlines Inc 

CommutAir


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 15:40:00Z
Regis#: N11106
Aircraft Make: EMBRAER
Aircraft Model: EMB145
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: UNITED AIRLINES
Flight Number: UCA5009
City: SYRACUSE
State: NEW YORK

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N5413P: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 at Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ), Lancaster, Ohio

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbus, Ohio

Aircraft lost engine power and landed in a field. 

Vero Beach Flight Training Academy Inc


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 15:40:00Z
Regis#: N5413P
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA24
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: LANCASTER
State: OHIO

Piper PA-28RT-201, N2911P: Incident occurred July 20, 2021 at Erie International Airport (KERI), Pennsylvania

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Aircraft landed gear up. 


Date: 20-JUL-21
Time: 18:48:00Z
Regis#: N2911P
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ERIE
State: PENNSYLVANIA

Cessna 172I, N46287: Accident occurred July 20, 2021 in Renton, King County, Washington

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

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Seattle, Washington Location: Renton, WA
Accident Number: WPR21LA295
Date & Time: July 20, 2021, 17:00 Local
Registration: N46287
Aircraft: Cessna 172I
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Unknown

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N46287
Model/Series: 172I 
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: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRNT,29 ft msl
Observation Time: 16:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C /12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / , 340°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 3600 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Renton, WA 
Destination:

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: 47.499822,-122.21928 (est)

Robinson R66 Turbine, N7000J: Fatal accident occurred July 19, 2021 in Point Harbor, Currituck County, 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 traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina

Location: Point Harbor, NC
Accident Number: ERA21LA295
Date & Time: July 19, 2021, 18:48 Local
Registration: N4529J
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On July 19, 2021, about 1848 eastern daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter R44 II, N4529J, was destroyed when it impacted the Albemarle Sound near Point Harbor, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

Review of surveillance video at the Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport (AVC), South Hill, Virginia, showed that the helicopter landed near the fueling station about 1710. The pilot and passenger conducted refueling activities together. A fuel receipt showed about 32 gallons of 100-low lead aviation gasoline were added. About 1722 the pilot and passenger boarded the helicopter, the engine started, a hover taxi was initiated to runway 19, and the helicopter subsequently departed southbound from runway 19 about 1726.

Review of preliminary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) track data revealed that data was only available for the first 2 minutes of the flight. The track was consistent with a southbound path from runway 19, and then about 1.5 miles south of AVC, the flight track turned southeast and ended at 1728:52. No further radar or track data was located for the remainder of the flight. According to a witness located on the northwest side of the Albemarle Sound in Hertford, North Carolina, about 1830 she and her husband heard the sound of a low flying small helicopter. She subsequently observed a blue helicopter land in an open field that was about ½ mile from the shoreline. The witness reported that she and her husband drove their car to see if any assistance was needed; however, as they were about 50 ft from the helicopter it took off. 

She reported that the takeoff was quick, it sounded like a normal helicopter, and it flew toward the Albemarle Sound in a southeast direction where it eventually exited out of view over the water. She added that the weather conditions over the water were low overcast clouds; it was misty, and you could not see the land across the Sound, which would be visible during a “nice day.”

According to the United States Coast Guard incident commander, about 1940 they were notified about an overdue helicopter destined for Dare County Regional Airport (MQI), Manteo, North Carolina. A search was initiated over the Albemarle Sound based upon the last known position of cell phone data from pilot and passenger. The day after the accident, fragments of the helicopter were located floating on the surface of the Sound near 36.029491°, -75.991991° which was consistent with the general area of the cell phone position data. The pilot and passenger were found deceased and were recovered. Figure 1 shows the cell phone position data from 1816 to the final reported position at 1848. In addition, the figure shows the location of the off airport landing and takeoff and the general debris area.

Review of weather radar data imagery about the time of the accident over the debris area revealed areas of widespread light to heavy precipitation.

As of this publication, only fragments of the helicopter that were floating on the surface of the water have been located. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N4529J
Model/Series: R44 II NO SERIES 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Unknown
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MQI,14 ft msl 
Observation Time: 18:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /22°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 3200 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 70°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 3200 ft AGL
Visibility: 3 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Mecklenburg, VA (AVC)
Destination: Manteo, NC (MQI)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 36.029491,-75.991991 (est)
  
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.



MANTEO, North Carolina  (WNCT) — The bodies of the two Franklin County men who were in the helicopter crash in the Albemarle Sound earlier this week were found on Thursday.

The Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page that responders recovered the body of John Arant, 35 of Glade Hill, Virginia, and his brother, Alan Arant 36, also of Glade Hill, Virginia. Alan Arant was the pilot of the aircraft.

Both men were reported missing after their Robinson R44 helicopter crashed in the Alligator River near Manteo. Wreckage of the plane was first found Monday around 9:10 p.m., which led to Coast Guard and other agencies searching for the two men.

The two men in the aircraft departed from Mecklenburg Brunswick Regional Airport in Brodnax, Virginia, around 6:40 p.m. on Monday and were heading to the Dare County Regional Airport the same evening.

Over 38 hours during the search, the Coast Guard said agencies that assisted covered 3,303 miles. The cause of the crash has not been determined.

The Coast Guard-led search included the following assets and agencies: 

A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
A MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
A 29-foot Response Boat-Small boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City
N.C. Marine Patrol
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Tyrell County Sheriff’s Department
Tyrell County Emergency Management
Tyrell County Fire Department
Washington County Emergency Management 
Craven County Emergency Management
Hertford County Emergency Management
N.C. State Highway Patrol
Sydney Fire Department
Tow Boat U.S. Oregon Inlet



Tyrrell County Sheriff
PRESS RELEASE

On 7/19/2021, the Dare County Emergency Communications was notified of an overdue helicopter flight from Virginia to Manteo.  The two men in the aircraft departed from Mecklenburg Brunswick Regional Airport in Virginia and planned to land at the Dare County Regional Airport the same evening.

Emergency responders were notified after a concerned friend lost communication with the two people aboard a Robinson R44 helicopter at 6:40 p.m., Monday. A multi-agency search was initiated and debris from the helicopter was discovered during the course of the search at the mouth of the Alligator River.

On Thursday 7/22/2021, the unified command of the United States Coast Guard, Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Wildlife, and the North Carolina Marine Patrol, and the US Fish & Wildlife, along with North Carolina Emergency Management was notified that one of the occupants from the aircraft was located in the Albemarle sound.  Responders recovered the body of John Arant, 35 of Virginia. Shortly afterwards, located the body of his brother, Alan Arant 36, of Virginia, who was the pilot of the aircraft.

The Tyrrell County Sheriff’s office, as well as the Tyrrell County Emergency Management Office sends it’s most sincerest condolences to the Arant family during this painful time.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk.I, N68080: Accident occurred July 19, 2021 in King Salmon, Alaska

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

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Location: King Salmon, AK
Accident Number: ANC21LA062
Date & Time: July 19, 2021, 11:45 Local
Registration: N68080
Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: DEHAVILLAND 
Registration: N68080
Model/Series: DHC-2 MK 1 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
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Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 58.822224,-155.57383 (est)

Aviat A-1B Husky, N161AM: Accident occurred July 18, 2021 at Sky Ranch at Carefree (18AZ), Maricopa County, Arizona

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

Aircraft experienced a crosswind on landing causing a runway excursion. 

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Date: 18-JUL-21
Time: 19:00:00Z
Regis#: N161AM
Aircraft Make: AVIATION
Aircraft Model: A18
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: CAREFREE
State: ARIZONA