Saturday, December 04, 2021

Maule M-5-210C Strata Rocket, N349X: Accident occurred July 07, 2021 in 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. 

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

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Anchorage, AK
Accident Number: ANC21LA058
Date & Time: July 7, 2021, 15:45 Local
Registration: N349X
Aircraft: Maule M-5-210C 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Maule 
Registration: N349X
Model/Series: M-5-210C
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: PALH,90 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C /7°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Wind 
Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 3500 ft AGL
Visibility: 9 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.85 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: 61.161813,-149.98618

Van’s RV-8, N421RT: Accident occurred December 04, 2021 near Wichita Valley Airport (F14), Wichita Falls, Wichita County, 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.

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas 

https://registry.faa.gov/N421RT

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA071
Date and Time: December 4, 2021, 16:40 Local
Registration: N421RT
Aircraft: BOONE RICHARD VANS RV8 
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BOONE RICHARD 
Registration: N421RT
Model/Series: VANS RV8 
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:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.904326,-98.509522
 



WICHITA COUNTY, Texas — Two people are in the hospital after a plane crash near Wichita Valley Airport.

The crash was reported shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday. According to the initial report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, a single-engine plane was on its final approach to the Wichita Valley Airport and crashed short of the airport inbound to Runway 31.

The crash happened off airport property, around 3590 US 287J, according to DPS.

Two people were onboard and sustained injuries but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, according to the report.

One person was airlifted and the other was taken by ground services.

The airplane suffered minor observable damage.

Responding agencies include: Wichita County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Park Police Department, Iowa Park Volunteer Fire Department, American Medical Rescue, AirEvac, the Federal Aviation Authority and the Texas Department of Public Safety.







A small aircraft crashed into a field Saturday evening just south of Iowa Park Road, near Rifle Range Road.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman, Sgt. Dan Buesing:

Around 5 p.m., a single engine aircraft was approaching Wichita Valley Airport when it crashed short of the runway.

Two people were on board when the plane went down. One was airlifted and the other was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Neither appeared to have life-threatening injuries.

The Department of Public Safety, Wichita County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance, AirEvac, Iowa Park Police and Fire Department were on-scene. 

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and is under investigation.

Ground Collision: Van's RV-8, N526KP and Van's RV-8, N808LD; accident occurred July 08, 2021 at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), Portland, Oregon







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; Portland, Oregon

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:



Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Accident Number: WPR21LA276
Date and Time: July 8, 2021, 18:25 Local 
Registration: N526KP (A1); N808LD (A2)
Aircraft: PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8 (A1); DAVIDSON LARRY R RV-8 (A2) 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial (A1); Minor (A2)
Defining Event: Ground collision 
Injuries: 1 None (A1); 1 None (A2)
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal (A1); Part 91: General aviation - Personal (A2) 

Analysis

The group of 6 airplanes were practicing formation flight for an airshow the following day. The airplanes were to takeoff in three groups of 2-airplane elements. The pilot in the lead airplane in the first group reported that, during taxi to the runway, he had come to a stop at the hold short line. The pilot who was in the second airplane, which was taxing behind the lead airplane, became distracted with the radios before looking up and seeing that the lead airplane had stopped. The pilot applied excessive braking; however, the tailwheel lifted off the ground. To prevent the propeller from ground impact, he released the brakes and the airplane collided with the lead airplane’s empennage. The lead airplane’s rudder and elevator were substantially damaged. The second airplane received minor damage.

Neither pilot reported that there were any mechanical failures or malfunctions with either 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 second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway. 

Findings

Personnel issues (A1) Monitoring other aircraft - Pilot of other aircraft
Environmental issues (A1) Aircraft - Contributed to outcome
Personnel issues (A2) Monitoring other aircraft - Pilot
Environmental issues (A2) Aircraft - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi-to runway (A1) Ground collision (Defining event)

Pilot Information (A1)

Certificate: Private 
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 12, 2021
Occupational Pilot: UNK
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: August 25, 2019
Flight Time: 3695 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2264 hours (Total, this make and model), 3650 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 33 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 20 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information (A2)

Certificate: Airline transport; Flight engineer; Flight instructor
Age: 74, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: BasicMed With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: July 1, 2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 1, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 18200 hours (Total, all aircraft), 404 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information (A1)

Aircraft Make: PAYNE STEVEN R
Registration: N526KP
Model/Series: RV-8 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: None 
Serial Number: 81648
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: July 26, 2020 Condition 
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 0.5 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2233 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C126 installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-M1B
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information (A2)

Aircraft Make: DAVIDSON LARRY R 
Registration: N808LD
Model/Series: RV-8 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Unknown 
Serial Number: 82693
Landing Gear Type: 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 
Engine Manufacturer: AEROSPORT
ELT: 
Engine Model/Series: IO375
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: KHIO,204 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 00:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 135°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / 11°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Hillsboro, OR (A1); Hillsboro, OR (A2)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR (A1); VFR (A2)
Destination: Hillsboro, OR (A1); Hillsboro, OR (A2)
Type of Clearance: None (A1); None (A2)
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: PORTLAND-HILLSBORO HIO 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 207 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 13R/31L 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6600 ft / 150 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information (A1)

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 45.5442,-122.95356(est)

Wreckage and Impact Information (A2)

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Minor
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 45.5442,-122.95356 (est)

Incident occurred December 02, 2021 in Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey





MARLTON, New Jersey -- Officials release new information into why a chunk of ice fell into a South Jersey family's home Thursday night.

Kim Paradise, of Marlton, says she was giving her baby medicine and just left the room when ice seemingly fell from the sky.

"We heard something come through. It was like an explosion," said Paradise.

The incident left a giant hole in their kitchen ceiling, and pieces of ice could be seen inside and outside the property on the unit block of Buckingham Road.

"There's ice outside on the grass. There's ice in our backyard, on our roof," said Paradise.

It's still unclear where the ice came from, but planes did fly over the immediate area.

Paradise says she's just thankful no one was hurt.

Aviation analyst, John Nance, told Action News the ice probably fell off a plane.

"This was more than likely a result of a piece of ice from a jetliner that was totally inadvertent, and it is very, very rare," said Nance.

Nance says a little leakage from the inside to the outside of a plane can create a chunk of ice to fall in at around 200 miles per hour.

"For instance, a water tank or the toilet system is going to create a chunk of ice when the aircraft comes down to lower altitudes. It warms up, and the ice falls off the airplane," said Nance.

The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating.

Nance says they'll have to look at the flight path of the planes overhead at a reasonably low altitude and analyze the ice and water left on the floor.

"They could probably tell whether that's pure water or contaminated water, and that would give them a little bit of an indication. But as far as tracing it back to a particular airplane, that's going to be a little bit of forensic work, detective work if you will," added Nance.

While Paradise hopes the hole gets fixed before Christmas, she says she already received her gift, as the mother was standing at the spot of the incident with her baby seconds before the crash.

"How lucky we are. You know my son's a little fighter. He's actually escaped a couple of different times fighting for his life, and I think someone's actually watching over him," said Paradise.

Collision with Object (non-CFIT): DHC-2-L-20 Beaver, N9279Z; accident occurred July 09, 2021 in Coffman Cove, Alaska





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; Juneau, Alaska

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
 
Snow Mountain Enterprises LLC

Southeast Aviation LLC


Location: Coffman Cove, Alaska
Accident Number: ANC21LA057
Date and Time: July 9, 2021, 06:40 Local 
Registration: N9279Z
Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-2-L-20 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

Analysis

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that while accelerating on the water for takeoff, he impacted a green channel buoy and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left lift strut and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident may have been prevented if he had taxied clear of the obstructions before initiating his takeoff.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.

Findings

Personnel issues Monitoring environment - Pilot
Environmental issues Sign/marker - Effect on equipment

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial 
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land; Multiengine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: April 6, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 12, 2021
Flight Time: 15526 hours (Total, all aircraft), 7962 hours (Total, this make and model), 15386 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 98 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 48 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: DEHAVILLAND 
Registration: N9279Z
Model/Series: DHC-2-L-20 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1952 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 345
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel; Float 
Seats: 8
Date/Type of Last Inspection:
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 
Engine Manufacturer: P&W
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: R-985 SERIES
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 450 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135), Commercial air tour (136)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAKW, 12 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 27 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 06:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 197°
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 2000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Coffman Cove, AK
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Ketchikan , AK
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: COFFMAN COVE KCC
Runway Surface Type: Water
Airport Elevation: 0 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Water-glassy
Runway Used: N/S
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 2000 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

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: 56.008959,-132.84709

Learjet 45 (LJ45): Incident occurred December 04, 2021 at Lincoln Airport (KLNK), Nebraska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska

Aircraft landed and veered off the runway.

Date: 04-DEC-21
Time: 20:50:00Z
Aircraft Make: LEARJET
Aircraft Model: LJ45
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LINCOLN
State: NEBRASKA

Dynamic Rollover: Bell 206L-3, N170AM; accident occurred July 09, 2021 in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois




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; Springfield, Illinois

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Premier Rotors LLC

The HeliTeam 


Location: Berlin, Illinois 
Accident Number: CEN21LA432
Date and Time: July 9, 2021, 11:00 Local 
Registration: N170AM
Aircraft: Bell 206L-3 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dynamic rollover 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

Analysis

The pilot reported that while landing the helicopter on a loading truck, he felt the skids settle and spread. After a few seconds, the helicopter began to slide off the truck. He increased collective in an attempt to move forward away from the truck, but thought that the skid was stuck. The pilot was able to dislodge the skid but the helicopter rolled onto its left side, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported 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 failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Findings

Aircraft Lateral/bank control - Not specified
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-hover Loss of control in flight
Maneuvering-hover Dynamic rollover (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 35, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: June 13, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 20, 2021
Flight Time: 5500 hours (Total, all aircraft), 550 hours (Total, this make and model), 5000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 250 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 50 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Bell 
Registration: N170AM
Model/Series: 206L-3 NO SERIES 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Restricted (Special) 
Serial Number: 51036
Landing Gear Type: Skid 
Seats: 5
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 3, 2021 100 hour 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4150 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo shaft
Airframe Total Time: 12492.7 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: ALLISON
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: 250-C20B
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 650 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time: 
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 90° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Berlin, IL
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Berlin, IL
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

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: 39.764167,-89.982778
 















ROTORCRAFT: 1982 Bell 206L-3 N170AM, s/n: 51036, Hobbs: 12,445.5

ENGINE:  Allison 250-C30P, S/N CAE95029, TSN: 12170.7

EQUIPMENT:   
Garmin GNS-530W
Garmin SL-40
NAT AMS42

The spray equipment and Agnav GPS that were attached to the aircraft at the time of the loss are NOT included with the salvage.

NO spray equipment nor aerial applicator GPS will be included with the salvage.

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:   On 07/09/21, N170AM  was departing from mobile helipad. During lift off one of the rotorcraft skids caught on a railing on the helipad causing the aircraft to roll onto its side at which time the rotorcraft impacted the ground.                                                     

DAMAGE:  The damage includes but may not be limited to:
main rotor strike
tail rotor strike
fuselage (large tear in the composite metal skin under the area of the transmission/engine; widespread wrinkling/buckling; at least two cracks in skin frame around cockpit's left door; large puncture above forward cross tube; large puncture on aft, right side of fuselage; left side windows cracked/destroyed; aft, left cabin door bent)
both cross tubes (bent)
left step (partially torn from cross tubes)
tailboom (torn from fuselage at root and tail rotor)
tailrotor driveshaft (destroyed)
vertical stabilizers (top crushed)

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:    Jacksonville, IL  

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Incident occurred December 04, 2021 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), Arizona

Daniel Ramirez


PHOENIX — A man was taken to the hospital after jumping out of a Southwest Airlines airplane at the Phoenix Sky Harbor tarmac.

This happened while the plane was taxiing, at around 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

Officials with Southwest Airlines confirmed the man opened the door to exit the airplane.

His family was visibly emotional, telling ABC15 they were trying to get Daniel Ramirez some help, even before he departed from Colorado to Phoenix.

His mom, Theresa Padilla, says she video-called her son before he got on the plane.

That’s when she knew something was wrong.

“I don’t want him to be portrayed as some oh…some crazy guy that jumped out off the plane. You know. I mean, he was running and hiding because he thought somebody was after him,” she told ABC15 in tears.

Padilla says her son was in Colorado for a tiling job but wanted to come home because he feared for his life.

That’s when Ramirez's family started a video call.

“We were on the phone with him for seven hours. He was paranoid saying someone’s going to get me. Someone’s going to kill me,” said Emily Luevano, Ramirez’s sister-in-law, who was also on that call.

“I told him, I said…we’re not going to leave you alone. We’re not going to leave you alone,” added Padilla.

Ramirez’s family says they didn’t end the call until Ramirez boarded his plane.

ABC15 learned that upon landing at Sky Harbor, Ramirez somehow opened a plane door, jumped out, then ran to the nearby airport fire station where he locked himself into one of the dormitory rooms.

“Once we got the patient out of the room, they did a full evaluation and it was determined that he did need to go to the hospital,” said Captain Todd Keller with the Phoenix Fire Department.

“He had a contusion on his leg or something like that. He had contusions on his arms,” Padilla told ABC15.

Now Ramirez's family hopes he’s given a mental evaluation, telling ABC15 they have told Phoenix police he needs help.

They add Ramirez may be schizophrenic based on their family history of schizophrenia and say Ramirez is a kind and loving man.

“And I’m not going to give up because his mental health comes first, above anything,” said Ramirez’s mom.

Emergency room physician Dr. Amish Shah says if you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, you can always call 911, go to an emergency room, or call 211.

“211 is an Arizona hotline we have that will help you get in touch with say a suicide crisis hotline or a mental health counseling. We do not want a stigma around mental health,” said Dr. Shah.

“We just want people to know that, you know, mental health is serious,” Luevano told ABC15.

“Don’t judge them because you don’t know. You don’t live in their shoes. You don’t know what they go through on a daily basis,” said Padilla in tears.

The incident is still under investigation.

Ramirez's mom hopes she can get her son back home to California soon, to get him the help he needs.

Family members have started a GoFundMe to help make this possible.

Phoenix police confirmed Ramirez is facing two felony charges for trespassing.

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

Loss of Control on Ground: Aeronca 7AC, N84318; accident occurred July 15, 2021 at Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI), Wisconsin





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; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin 
Accident Number: CEN21LA324
Date and Time: July 15, 2021, 17:00 Local 
Registration: N84318
Aircraft: Aeronca 7AC
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The flight instructor stated that the purpose of the flight was for the sport pilot, who had not flown in several years, to accrue flight time for currency requirements. They completed flight maneuvers in the local area and returned for landing practice. During the first landing roll, the airplane drifted slightly to the right and the pilot corrected with left rudder input. The airplane veered hard left and struck a runway sign with the right wingtip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. After the accident an examination of the tailwheel confirmed that the tailwheel was operating normally and there were no issues noted.

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 landing.

Findings

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Student/instructed pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Attempted remediation/recovery
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor
Age: 58, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: February 18, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: July 30, 2020
Flight Time: 7969 hours (Total, all aircraft), 75 hours (Total, this make and model), 5804 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 142 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 40 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Sport Pilot
Age: 47, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: None None 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 50 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aeronca 
Registration: N84318
Model/Series: 7AC
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1946 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 7AC-3018
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 6, 2020 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3169 Hrs as of last inspection 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental Motors
ELT: C91 installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: A75-8
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 75 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: KRHI, 1624 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 277°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 6000 ft AGL
Visibility:  10 miles
Lowest Ceiling:
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: 24°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Rhinelander, WI (RHI) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Rhinelander, WI 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 16:15 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: RHINELANDER-ONEIDA COUNTY RHI
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 1623 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 09/27
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
6799 ft / 150 ft VFR 
Approach/Landing: Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 45.630271,-89.470576

Robinson R44, N44XB: Accident occurred July 20, 2021 in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin












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; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

MF Helicopters LLC


Location: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Accident Number: CEN21LA452
Date and Time: July 20, 2021, 13:30 Local 
Registration: N44XB
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER 
Registration: N44XB
Model/Series: R44 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
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: 
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: 42.874434,-90.208609 (est)