Thursday, August 12, 2021

Beech A36 Bonanza, N183VB: Incident occurred August 12, 2021 near Union County Airport (35A), South Carolina

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South Carolina 

Aircraft experienced engine problems and made a forced landing on a road. 

MBAA Holding LLC


Date: 12-AUG-21
Time: 13:26:00Z
Regis#: N183VB
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: A36
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMG)
Operation: 91
City: UNION
State: SOUTH CAROLINA









UNION, South Carolina — Authorities say no one was injured on Thursday, August 12, when a plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a road in northern South Carolina.

The Union County Sheriff's Office said it was assisting the City of Union's public safety and fire departments following a landing in the city on what photos show was a four-lane road.

Citing the Union County Emergency Management Agency, CBS affiliate WSPA reports that the aircraft landed on Union Boulevard.

Details regarding exactly why the aircraft was forced to make the landing are unclear, but a photo does show the plane straddling two lanes with a car behind and two trucks in front. A fire truck can also be seen blocking traffic in the immediate distance.

Despite coming down somewhere other than a runway, the pilot reported no injuries according to the sheriff's office and the aircraft itself appears undamaged.

The Federal Aviation Administration has since identified the aircraft involved as a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza adding that the landing occurred just before 9:30 a.m. The agency didn't provide additional information regarding the reason for the landing.

Tail number data does confirm, through FlightAware.com, that the flight had taken off Myrtle Beach at around 8:40 a.m. It was scheduled to land in Knoxville, Tennessee around 10:40 a.m. 

McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, N296UP: Accident occurred August 11, 2021 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), Maricopa 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. 

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Phoenix, Arizona
UPS

United Parcel Service Company


Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Accident Number: DCA21LA210
Date and Time: August 11, 2021, 00:59 UTC 
Registration: N296UP
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-11F 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 121: Air carrier - Scheduled

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: McDonnell Douglas 
Registration: N296UP
Model/Series: MD-11F 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Flag carrier (121)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

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Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Louisville, KY (KSDF)
Destination: Phoenix, AZ

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: 33.272847,-112.07324 

Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N79203: Incident occurred August 10, 2021 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Los Angeles, California

Aircraft experienced an engine problem and made an emergency landing on a soccer field. 

Chupito Sabrocito LLC


Date: 10-AUG-21
Time: 21:00:00Z
Regis#: N79203
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172K
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMG)
Operation: 91
City: LOMPOC
State: CALIFORNIA

Beech S35 Bonanza, N217Q: Incident occurred August 11, 2021 in Dixie, Brooks County, Georgia

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

Aircraft experienced a rough running engine and landed on a road. 


Date: 11-AUG-21
Time: 16:12:00Z
Regis#: N217Q
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: S35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMG)
Operation: 91
City: DIXIE
State: GEORGIA

Robinson R44 Raven II, N4043B: Accident occurred August 11, 2021 near Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois

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; DuPage, Illinois

Crown Point Helicopter LLC


Location: Wheeling, Illinois 
Accident Number: CEN21LA369
Date and Time: August 11, 2021, 06:40 Local
Registration: N4043B
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On August 11, 2021, about 0640 central daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N4043B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Wheeling, Illinois. The pilot received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, the day before the accident flight, he had flown the helicopter from his private helipad in Morton Grove, Illinois, to several airports in central Wisconsin, returning that same day. Upon returning, the winds were strong and gusty, and the pilot did not feel comfortable landing at his private helipad, so instead landed at PWK. He left the helicopter there overnight, instructing ramp personnel to fill the fuel tanks prior to his return the following day.

On the day of the accident, the pilot arrived at PWK and planned to fly the helicopter from PWK to his private helipad. He reported that after takeoff, when the helicopter was about 200 ft. above ground level, at 40 knots airspeed, he noticed the RPM decreasing and then heard the low RPM warning. He then saw the RPM increase “above the governor” followed by a decrease and the low RPM warning again activated. He said that he then heard sounds from the engine “like detonations”. He then placed the helicopter into an autorotation and selected a road to land on. During the landing the helicopter’s main rotor blades struck a pole and the helicopter flipped onto its right side resulting in substantial damage. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N4043B
Model/Series: R44 II
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
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: KPWK, 646 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:23 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C /24°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 1800 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots / 23 knots, 210°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2500 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.84 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Wheeling, IL 
Destination: Morton Grove, IL

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: 42.114279,-87.901541 

 Pilot Ovideau Ostalus









 Pilot Ovideau Ostalus




WHEELING, Illinois  (WLS) -- A helicopter crashed in Prospect Heights near the Chicago Executive Airport Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred on Milwaukee Avenue near Apple Drive south of Palatine Road.

Prospect Heights police said they received a call about the crash at about 6:40 a.m. Police said the pilot and sole occupant remained on the scene as authorities arrived.

"It was very scary to see it over there. I think he did a great job I guess getting in the street and not hurting anyone else. I think it's very lucky all and all," said onlooker Carol Maloney.

The helicopter sitting on its side in the middle of Milwaukee Avenue drew a crowd of onlookers. Most were relieved to learn the pilot was the only one on board and he's survived without major injury.

In fact, Ovideau Ostalus suffered a dislocated shoulder and cuts on his leg, but is otherwise feeling good.

"I have a God up there who was watching over me," Ostalus said. "I'm lucky and pretty good trained as well."

Ostalus got his pilot's license earlier this year. And the Robinson R44 Raven is a brand new 2021 model. Due to storms in the area, he decided to land at Chicago Executive Airport Tuesday night rather than try to land at his company's helipad in Morton Grove.

He checked it Wednesday morning before takeoff and it was fine. But once he was in the air, the engine started revving and then shut down.

"I started looking for a spot, 'cause I was only 300 feet off the ground," Ostalus said.

He found a spot on Milwaukee Avenue, making sure he was clear of any cars on the ground.

"I was looking to make sure people are safe," he explained.

But once on the ground, he said a rotor hit a pole and pushed the chopper onto its side. Crews used a crane to pull it onto a flatbed truck.

"It looked horrific," onlooker James Ledlow said. "You never wanna see a helicopter on its side on the road like that."

Crews brought the helicopter to a hangar at the airport, which was closed for a short time but resumed normal operations later Wednesday morning. The FAA will take a closer look as they investigate what caused the engine to fail.

Cessna 337G Super Skymaster, N122WB: Incident occurred August 11, 2021 at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD), Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts

Aircraft struck a fence while taxiing just after landing on Runway 17 at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD), Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Skymaster DF LLC


Date: 11-AUG-21
Time: 20:30:00Z
Regis#: N122WB
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 337G
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: NORWOOD
State: MASSACHUSETTS

Just Aircraft Highlander, N234HW: Accident occurred August 07, 2021 at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD), Crow Wing County, Minnesota

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; Minneapolis, Minnesota


Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
Accident Number: CEN21LA370
Date and Time: August 7, 2021, 14:25 Local
Registration: N234HW
Aircraft: MARLOWE THOOFT JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: MARLOWE THOOFT
Registration: N234HW
Model/Series: JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
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: 
Aircraft Fire: In-flight
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 46.3527,94.202 (est)

Boeing 787-10, N14011: Incident occurred August 11, 2021 at at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), New Jersey

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Teterboro, New Jersey

Aircraft struck multiple taxi lights while exiting Runway 22R at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), New Jersey.

United Airlines Inc


Date: 11-AUG-21
Time: 20:47:00Z
Regis#: N14011
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 787-10
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: UNITED AIRLINES
Flight Number: UAL 85
City: NEWARK
State: NEW JERSEY

Cessna 150M, N66748: Accident occurred August 11, 2021 near Weltzien Skypark Airport (15G), Wadsworth, Medina 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 Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Cleveland, Ohio

Skypark Inc


Location: Wadsworth, OH
Accident Number: CEN21LA381
Date & Time: August 11, 2021, 10:00 Local
Registration: N66748
Aircraft: Cessna 150M 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On August 11, 2021, about 1000 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N66748 sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Wadsworth, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that after she taxied to runway 21, she utilized the airplane’s checklist and performed an engine run-up, which included checking the magnetos and carburetor heat. After waiting for an arriving airplane to land, she taxied into position on the runway, held the brakes and advanced the throttle to full power before releasing the brakes to initiate the takeoff. She stated that shortly after takeoff, she noticed the airplane was not climbing normally and the stall warning horn activated. She then noticed the RPM rapidly decreased from 2500 to 1500. The pilot established best glide speed and attempted a soft-field landing to a corn field. After touchdown, the airplane nosed over, and the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained substantial damage.

A detailed engine examination is pending.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N66748
Model/Series: 150M 
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: KBJJ,1101 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:00 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 9.6 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C /17°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 200°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 15000 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Wadsworth, OH 
Destination: Wadsworth, OH

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: 41.03,-81.8

Piper PA-23-160 Apache G, N4394P: Incident occurred August 11, 2021 near Gundy's Airport (O38), Owasso, Rogers County, Oklahoma

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Aircraft experienced a rough running engine and made an emergency landing in a field.   


Date: 11-AUG-21
Time: 16:15:00Z
Regis#: N4394P
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA-23-160
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMG)
Operation: 91
City: OWASSO
State: OKLAHOMA

Cessna 560XL, N817BZ: Incident occurred August 10, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas

Aircraft experienced the loss of the left outboard nose gear door while inflight. 

Brazos Aviation LLC


Date: 10-AUG-21
Time: 20:10:00Z
Regis#: N817BZ
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 560XL
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: ON DEMAND
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 135
Aircraft Operator: JET LINX AVIATION
Flight Number: JTL 817
City: FORT WORTH
State: TEXAS

Cirrus SR22 GTS G5, N577DH: Accident occurred August 11, 2021 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee

Aircraft experienced an engine oil temperature problem and deployed the ballistic parachute system landing - McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.

Blue Yonder LLC


Date: 11-AUG-21
Time: 14:30:00Z
Regis#: N577DH
Aircraft Make: CIRRUS
Aircraft Model: SR22
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EMERGENCY DESCENT (EMG)
Operation: 91
City: MCMINNVILLE
State: TENNESSEE