Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Piper PA-28-181, N722ND: Incidents occurred November 20, 2021 and June 02, 2021 at Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK), North Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

November 20, 2021: Aircraft struck a fuel truck during taxi for departure.

UND Aerospace Foundation
Date: 20-NOV-21
Time: 18:40:00Z
Regis#: N722ND
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: FAR 141 PILOT SCHOOL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: GRAND FORKS
State: NORTH DAKOTA

June 02, 2021:  Aircraft landed and veered off runway into the grass. 

UND Aerospace Foundation


Date: 02-JUN-21
Time: 20:05:00Z
Regis#: N722ND
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: FAR 141 PILOT SCHOOL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: GRAND FORKS
State: NORTH DAKOTA

Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane, N484HR: Incident occurred November 22, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah

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

Aircraft landed and left wheel clipped a runway edge light damaging the wheel.  

Retirement Planning Associates Inc


Date: 22-NOV-21
Time: 04:49:00Z
Regis#: N484HR
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: T182
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UTAH

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N2961W: Incident occurred November 22, 2021 and Accident occurred October 19, 2019

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

November 22, 2021:  Aircraft struck a bird on landing leaving a small dent in the wing Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Lake County, Florida.

Kraus Solutions LLC


Date: 22-NOV-21
Time: 20:08:00Z
Regis#: N2961W
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LEESBURG
State: FLORIDA

October 19, 2019


October 19, 2019


Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Location: Quakertown, PA
Accident Number: GAA20CA079
Date & Time: 10/19/2019, 1110 EST
Registration: N2961W
Aircraft: Piper PA28
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The student pilot reported that he was performing a solo training flight in the traffic pattern. During the landing flare, the airplane touched down hard and bounced about 20 ft left of the runway centerline. It subsequently exited the left side of the runway and entered a drainage culvert before it came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Landing flare - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Sloped/uneven terrain - Effect on operation (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Hard landing
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Runway excursion
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/17/2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 34.6 hours (Total, all aircraft), 34.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 0.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N2961W
Model/Series: PA28 161
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 28-7916594
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/03/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2325 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3774.4 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-D3G
Registered Owner: PENN FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: PENN FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KUKT, 526 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1600 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 189°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:   10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: 
Wind Direction: 190°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.32 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C / -12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Quakertown, PA (UKT)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Quakertown, PA (UKT)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1030 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: QUAKERTOWN (UKT)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 525 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 29
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3210 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

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: 40.435278, -75.381944 (est)

Sonex, N313RC: Incident occurred November 20, 2021 at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW), Androscoggin County, Maine

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Maine

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing. 


Date: 20-NOV-21
Time: 19:53:00Z
Regis#: N313RC
Aircraft Make: SONEX
Aircraft Model: SONEX
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: AUBURN
State: MAINE

Rotorway Exec 162F, N102LD: Accident occurred November 22, 2021 in Scio, Linn County, Oregon

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; Portland, Oregon Location: Scio, Oregon
Accident Number: WPR22LA045
Date and Time: November 22, 2021, 15:10 Local
Registration: N102LD
Aircraft: ELVIN JACK R JR ROTORWAY EXEC 162F
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ELVIN JACK R JR
Registration: N102LD
Model/Series: ROTORWAY EXEC 162F 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCVO,250 ft msl
Observation Time: 14:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 21 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C /6°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 330°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 8000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

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: 44.638285,-122.82748 (est)

Aeronca O-58B, N47523: Accident occurred November 18, 2021 in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

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; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania


Location: Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Accident Number: ERA22LA072
Date and Time: November 18, 2021, 16:30 UTC
Registration: N47523
Aircraft: Aeronca 0-58B 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aeronca 
Registration: N47523
Model/Series: 0-58B NO SERIES 
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: MUI,488 ft msl
Observation Time: 16:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C /10°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3000 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 250°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 7 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.92 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Fredericksburg, PA (9N7)
Destination: Jonestown, PA

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: 40.408424,-76.503853


Grob G-103A Twin II Acro, N117SZ: Incident occurred November 21, 2021 at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA), South Carolina

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

Glider struck a runway light on landing and landed in the grass. 

Carolina Soaring Association  


Date: 21-NOV-21
Time: 20:14:00Z
Regis#: N117SZ
Aircraft Make: GROB
Aircraft Model: G-103A
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SPARTANBURG
State: SOUTH CAROLINA

Leonardo AW169, N307TC: Accident occurred November 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas

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.

County of Travis


Location: Austin, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA057
Date and Time: November 22, 2021, 14:34 Local 
Registration: N307TC
Aircraft: LEONARDO SPA AW169 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: LEONARDO SPA
Registration: N307TC
Model/Series: AW169 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
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: 32.321136,-97.661039

Van's RV-10, N54CT: Accident occurred November 22, 2021 near Grassy Meadows Airport (UT47), Hurricane, Washington County, Utah

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; Salt Lake City, Utah


Location: Hurricane, Utah
Accident Number: WPR22LA046
Date and Time: November 22, 2021, 11:40 Local 
Registration: N54CT
Aircraft: Vans RV10 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On November 22, 2021, about 1140 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built RV-10 airplane, N54CT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Grassy Meadows/Sky Ranch Airport, Hurricane, Utah. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that prior to takeoff, he conducted an uneventful engine runup with the fuel selector set to the left fuel tank. Following completion of the engine runup, he switched to the right fuel tank and back taxied on runway 17 for takeoff. The pilot departed runway 17 with the intention of conducting a downwind departure to the north. While on the downwind leg, he reduced power and decreased his rate of climb due to rising engine operating temperatures. Shortly after, the engine experienced a complete loss of engine power. He advanced the propeller control to full rpm, switched the fuel selector valve to the left fuel tank, and turned on the fuel boost pump. Unable to restore engine power, he conducted a 360° turn to lose altitude prior to landing. However, after turning onto final for runway 17, he realized he did not have enough altitude to make it to the runway and initiated a forced landing to an open field. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard and impacted terrain before it came to rest in a nose low attitude.

Postaccident examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the fuselage and left wing were structurally damaged. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Vans 
Registration: N54CT
Model/Series: RV10
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
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: KSGU,2936 ft msl 
Observation Time: 11:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 14 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C /-7°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.35 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Hurricane, UT 
Destination: Bountifuil, UT (BTF)

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: 37.101928,-113.31383 (est)

Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N7592Y: Accident occurred November 22, 2021 at Pierce County Airport (KPLU), Puyallup, 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

Clover Park Technical College 


Location: Puyallup, Washington
Accident Number: WPR22LA047
Date and Time: November 22, 2021, 13:50 Local
Registration: N7592Y
Aircraft: Cessna R182 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

On November 22, 2021, about 1350 Pacific standard time, a Cessna R182, N7592Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot rated student were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The flight instructor reported that the intent of the flight was to conduct a stage check in preparation for the pilot rated student’s commercial check ride. After completing several flight maneuvers, the pilot rated student perform an emergency gear extension; however, the left main landing gear did not extend.

Despite multiple attempts to cycle the landing gear, which included utilizing the emergency landing gear extension procedures, they were unable to extend the left main landing gear. As fuel levels decreased, flight instructor assumed control of the airplane and elected to land the airplane with the landing gear in the retracted position.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage was substantially damaged. The wreckage was recovered for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N7592Y
Model/Series: R182 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
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: KPLU,539 ft msl
Observation Time: 13:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 8°C /4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 4300 ft AGL 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.04 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Puyallup, WA
Destination: Puyallup,, WA

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: 47.10392,-122.2872 (est)

Cirrus SR20, N22WU: Accident occurred November 22, 2021 at Brooks Field Airport (KRMY), Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan












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; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Western Michigan University College of Aviation 


Location: Marshall, Michigan
Accident Number: CEN22LA052
Date and Time: November 20, 2021, 10:24 Local
Registration: N22WU
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Registration: N22WU
Model/Series: SR20
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
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: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 42.251227,-84.956868 (est)