Friday, January 07, 2022

Incident occurred January 07, 2022 near Pilot Station, Alaska

NTSB is not investigating Yute Commuter Service plane that landed on lake near Pilot Station


A Yute Commuter Service (YCS) plane landed on a frozen lake near Pilot Station last week. The National Transportation Safety Board said that it is not opening a formal investigation into the incident.

NTSB Alaska Chief Clint Johnson said that the safety board generally does not open investigations unless the airplane is damaged or if there are injuries to passengers. This incident had neither.

“So at this point, right now, we are closing our file on this one,” Johnson said.

Johnson said that the pilot landed on the lake as a precautionary measure due to a partial loss of power in the engine. He said that his team would follow up with YCS about that.

“To see what the cause or what the suspected cause was of the partial power loss. But like I said before, at this point right now we are not going to be conducting a formal investigation. It'll just be a follow up,” Johnson said.

YCS Director of Operations Terry Cratty said that the airline is still investigating what caused the engine to partially lose power. However, he said that a few days after the plane landed on the lake, a pilot was able to retrieve the plane and fly it back to Bethel without incident.


A Yute Commuter Service (YCS) airplane landed on a frozen lake near Pilot Station on January 7, possibly due to a partial loss of power to the engine. The airline is reporting no injuries and no damage to the plane.

The YCS Cessna 172 was heading from Bethel to Pilot Station mid-afternoon with the pilot and two passengers onboard.

YCS Director of Operations Terry Cratty said that the lake that the pilot landed on was a few miles away from Pilot Station, and was clear of snow because the windy weather had blown it all off recently. He declined to comment why the pilot landed there.

“All I can do is tell you everybody's safe and everything's okay. And the aircraft is unharmed and things are good,” Cratty said. “The aircraft was safely landed on the lake, and we had another aircraft go in and pick the people up and move them to their destination.”

Cratty said that the airline dispatched another plane from Bethel, which picked up the pilot, the passengers, and their luggage from the lake and transported them to Pilot Station. He declined to say whether the original plane was still on the lake near Pilot Station.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking into the incident. NTSB Alaska Chief Clint Johnson said that based on preliminary findings, the YCS pilot landed on the lake as a precautionary measure after a partial loss of power to the engine.

Shoshone County Airport (S83), Idaho: Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office Cpt. Jeff Lee photographs evidence marked at the scene of the shooting at the Shoshone County Airport on July 17, 2021.



A Washington man accused of firing a weapon at Shoshone County Airport last summer appeared before Judge Barbara Duggan on Wednesday.

Joshua D. Forrest has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault and discharging a weapon at an aircraft, both felonies.

The charges stemmed from a bizarre incident on July 17, 2021, when Forrest reportedly abandoned his vehicle on Interstate 90 — which had run out of gas — and after a phone call with the Idaho State Police, made his way onto the airport grounds.

During this point in time, wildland fire crews were using the airport as one of their many bases of operations during Shoshone County’s battle with the Deceitful Fire, as Forrest made his way toward some of the firefighters at the airport he allegedly began making demands of them while brandishing a handgun.

It was during this time that he also attempted to steal a helicopter that was grounded at the airport, according to witnesses on the scene.

Just before 6 p.m. a deputy with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene, it was at this time that Forrest reportedly fired his gun several times in the air and at the ground, as well as at a vehicle driving away from the area — but no evidence ever showed that he hit the vehicle, any aircraft or structures.

As more law enforcement arrived on scene, Forrest eventually surrendered without further incident and no shots were ever fired by an LEO.

A search of Forrest’s nearby fuel-less vehicle yielded no evidence of drugs or drug use, confounding law enforcement as to what caused Forrest to make the decisions that he reportedly did on that day.

Forrest remained in the custody at the Shoshone County Public Safety Building for several months before being released under his recognizance by Judge Scott Wayman on November 30 of last year.

Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Keisha Oxendine, representing the state of Idaho in the matter, anticipates that the trial will likely require several witnesses and testimony, and has been scheduled for May 17 with the expectation of taking up to four days.

If convicted, Forrest could face up to five years in prison for the aggravated assault charge, 20 years for the weapons charge and up to $15,000 in total fines — not including any restitution.

Piper PA-28-140, N558FL: Incident occurred January 07, 2022 in El Paso, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico 

Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed on a street.

https://registry.faa.gov/N558FL

Date: 07-JAN-22
Time: 20:43:00Z
Regis#: N558FL
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: EL PASO
State: TEXAS




EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – According to El Paso Police Department (EPPD) officials, an aircraft has made an emergency landing in West El Paso.

EPPD officials say that the airplane landed near Doniphan and Racetrack, and there are no reported injuries.

The aircraft, a Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, seats 3 passengers and one pilot. Officials have not said how many people were onboard.

Officials briefly closed both streets, reopening Doniphan at 2:15 p.m. Officials on the scene add that a special vehicle to remove the plane is enroute to the location.

Airbus A320: Incident occurred January 07, 2022 at San Jose International Airport (KSJC), Santa Clara County, California

Two flight attendants on a flight to San Jose were taken to a hospital upon landing Friday after crew members reported a mysterious odor in the plane’s rear galley, officials said.

As Alaska Airlines Flight 338 from Seattle was making its descent toward Mineta San Jose International Airport around 10 a.m., flight attendants reported a “strong chemical smell” in the back of the plane, said Cailee Olson, a media relations manager for Alaska Airlines.

When the plane landed, two of the flight attendants were evaluated by EMTs and taken to a local hospital, Olson said. It wasn’t immediately clear what their symptoms were or where the odor came from.

The Airbus A320 was carrying 44 passengers and five crew members. No passengers reported any discomfort or illness from the odor, Olson said.

The plane was removed from service and was being inspected by maintenance workers, Olson said.

Fuel Starvation: Glasair I RG, N118CV; accident occurred January 06, 2020 near Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB), Kentucky

 





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; Louisville, Kentucky

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: 


Location: Mount Sterling, Kentucky 
Accident Number: ERA20LA069
Date and Time: January 6, 2020, 17:24 Local
Registration: N118CV
Aircraft: Glasair I
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot departed his home airport, remained in the traffic pattern and performed "several" touch-and-go landings, flew about 20 miles to a nearby airport, returned to his home airport, and performed another takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, the engine stopped producing power while the propeller continued to "windmill." The pilot said that he rotated the fuel selector from the "main tank" to the "header tank" position and that he turned the electric fuel boost pump on, but engine power was not restored. The airplane struck trees and terrain during the forced landing and sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was seriously injured.

Examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that the two main and the header fuel tanks were compromised by impact, but continuity was confirmed through the entire fuel system with compressed air. The fuel selector was in the “Off” position and was immobilized in that position by impact damage. The pilot reported no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane before the loss of engine power, and a postaccident engine run on the airframe revealed the engine started immediately, accelerated smoothly, and ran continuously without interruption.

The pilot reported the airplane’s header tank contained 9 gallons of fuel and that the airplane averaged a fuel consumption rate of 8 gallons per hour. Based on the capacity of the header tank, the airplane’s fuel consumption rate, the as-found position of the fuel selector, and the successful postaccident engine run, it is likely the pilot inadvertently conducted the entire accident flight with the header tank selected, exhausted its fuel supply, then rotated the selector to the “Off” position after the engine lost power.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

Findings

Aircraft Fuel - Fluid management
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot
Environmental issues Tree(s) - Contributed to outcome

Factual Information

On January 6, 2020, at 1724 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Glasair I RG, N118CV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot said that, after takeoff from Mount Sterling-Montgomery Airport (IOB), Mount Sterling, Kentucky, he remained in the traffic pattern and performed "several" touch-and-go landings. He then departed the pattern, flew about 20 miles to a nearby airport, landed, and departed for the return flight to IOB, where he landed to a full stop, taxied back, and performed another takeoff.

Shortly after takeoff, the engine stopped producing power while the propeller continued to "windmill." The pilot said that he rotated the fuel selector from the "main tank" to the "header tank" position where he left it and that he turned the electric fuel boost pump on, but engine power was not restored. The pilot further described that he was sure that he had positioned the selector in the header tank position prior to the accident and added that he had to "raise the gate" before moving the selector.

The pilot maneuvered the airplane back toward IOB but struck trees and terrain before the airplane came to rest in an abandoned highway rest stop area. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane other than the loss of engine power.

According to the airplane’s maintenance records, the airplane had flown 0.8 hour since its most recent condition inspection. According to the owner, the airplane's average fuel consumption rate in cruise flight was 8 gallons per hour.

Postaccident examination of the wreckage at the accident site revealed that both wings and the structure beneath the engine and cockpit area were destroyed by impact. The cockpit, canopy, cabin, empennage, and tail sections all appeared intact. The fuel selector was found in the "Off" position and could not be rotated by hand where the airplane came to rest.

The two main fuel tanks were voided by impact, and the 9-gallon header tank was ruptured beneath the pickup line and contained no fuel. The fuel system was damaged by impact, but continuity of the system was confirmed from the main tanks and the header tank through the fuel selector both visually and with compressed air. The gascolator and fuel screens were inspected, and they were clear and absent of debris.

The airplane was placed on jacks and suspended by an engine hoist. Due to impact damage, all three propeller blades were cut to matching lengths. Fuel was plumbed to the carburetor from an external tank and a substitute switch was used in lieu of the impact-damaged ignition switch. An engine start was attempted, and the engine started immediately, accelerated smoothly, and ran continuously without interruption until stopped with the ignition switch. The engine was restarted and a magneto check confirmed operation of both magnetos.

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern downwind Fuel starvation (Defining event)
Approach-VFR pattern downwind Loss of engine power (total)
Emergency descent Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 69, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed 
Last FAA Medical Exam: September 2, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 591 hours (Total, all aircraft), 361.7 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Glasair
Registration: N118CV
Model/Series: I RG
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2008 
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 
Serial Number: 255
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: January 3, 2020 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 1 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 405.9 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Superior
ELT: Not installed 
Engine Model/Series: XPO-320-B1AC2
Registered Owner:
Rated Power:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Dusk
Observation Facility, Elevation: KIOB, 1019 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 17:35 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 180°
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: 30.22 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 5°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Mount Sterling, KY (IOB)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Mount Sterling, KY
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Mount Sterling-Montgomery Coun IOB
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1019 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 03 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 38.075,-83.979446

Loss of Control on Ground: Beech C23 Sundowner 180, N24690; accident occurred January 07, 2020 at Chesapeake Regional Airport (KCPK), Norfolk, Virginia









Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Richmond, Virginia

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Parade of Properties Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N24690

Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Accident Number: ERA20CA072
Date and Time: January 7, 2020, 12:18 Local
Registration: N24690
Aircraft: Beech 23 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight 
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that he was providing instruction to the private pilot who had recently purchased a share in the airplane. They had been practicing landings and had felt wind gusts on the previous landings. Just before the airplane touched down for the fifth practice landing, a wind gust lifted the left wing, and the airplane was pushed right. The pilot attempted to correct for the gust, but the airplane bounced on all three landing gear and became airborne. The instructor told the pilot to add power and go around. Another wind gust pushed the airplane further right, and the airplane was now "clearly in a loss of control state." The instructor took the controls, but the airplane was already in a full stall with full power and full flaps extended. The airplane impacted ground adjacent to the runway.

The pilot stated that, when the airplane touched down, a wind gust pushed the airplane right. The instructor yelled for full power and said, "my airplane." The wind pushed the airplane further right and the airplane impacted a ditch and spun around on the propeller. The left-wing spar fitting sustained substantial damage. The underside of the fuselage aft of the firewall, the propeller, and the nosewheel were also damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft (general) - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Instructor/check pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Crosswind - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-IFR final approach Other weather encounter
Approach-IFR final approach Loss of control in flight (Defining event)
Landing Abnormal runway contact
Approach-IFR final approach Attempted remediation/recovery
Approach-VFR go-around Aerodynamic stall/spin

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 50, 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: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 7, 2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 26, 2018
Flight Time: 81 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2 hours (Total, this make and model), 15 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor; Private
Age: 59, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: May 8, 2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 6, 2018
Flight Time: 1043 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model), 983 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 52 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 21 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N24690
Model/Series: 23 C23
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1973 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: M-1435
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: August 1, 2019 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2450 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2583.45 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-360
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 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: CPK, 18 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 11:35 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 5 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 150° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: N/A - None - Haze
Departure Point: Norfolk, VA (CPK) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Norfolk, VA (CPK)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 10:25 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Chesapeake Rgnl CPK 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 18 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 23 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5500 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 36.665554,-76.320556 (est)

Loss of Control in Flight: Cirrus SR22, N779LB; accident occurred January 06, 2020 at Kalaeloa Airport (JRF), Kapolei, Hawaii








Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Honolulu, Hawaii

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Kapolei, Hawaii
Accident Number: ANC20CA012
Date and Time: January 6, 2020, 15:05 Local
Registration: N779LB
Aircraft: Cirrus SR22 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The student pilot was taking his private pilot checkride and was performing a soft-field takeoff from a touch-and-go. The student pilot reported that immediately after the takeoff, the airplane experienced “windshear" from the right and the airplane banked left and drifted left of centerline. He corrected with right aileron, which at first had no effect, then the airplane rapidly banked right and the right-wing tip struck the runway surface. The airplane then banked and yawed left and pitched up. The airplane descended from about 15 ft in a nose low left wing down attitude and impacted the runway surface hard. 

The designated pilot examiner (DPE) stated that the student pilot performed a good soft field landing and then after the soft-field takeoff, the right wing suddenly dipped, and the wingtip struck the runway. As the DPE was about to say "abort," the airplane pitched up and rolled left. The DPE then got on the controls with the student pilot and they both had full right aileron applied, but the airplane did not respond and subsequently impacted the runway.

The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Student/instructed pilot
Personnel issues Delayed action - Designated examiner
Environmental issues Gusts - Effect on equipment

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Loss of control in flight (Defining event)
Uncontrolled descent Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Post-impact Fire/smoke (post-impact)

Student pilot Information

Certificate: Student 
Age: 36, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 21, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 45.7 hours (Total, all aircraft), 44.7 hours (Total, this make and model), 10 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)

Check pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Flight instructor; Military; Private
Age: 73, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 29, 2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: August 28, 2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 15567 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cirrus 
Registration: N779LB
Model/Series: SR22
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate:
Normal Serial Number: 2499
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 11, 2019 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 48 Hrs
Engines: Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4723.3 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed 
Engine Model/Series: IO-550N
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 310 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: PHJR, 30 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site:
Observation Time: 23:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 4500 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots / 28 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 80° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Kapolei, HI (JRF) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Kapolei, HI (JRF) 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 14:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) JRF
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 30 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 04R
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 8000 ft / 200 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Touch and go

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 21.303888,-158.074172 (est)

System/Component Malfunction/Failure (non-power): Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N1612F; fatal accident occurred January 06, 2020 in Newborn, Georgia




















Lawrence A. McCarter, Investigator In Charge
National Transportation Safety Board





Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entities: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia
Textron; Wichita, Kansas
Continental; Mobile, Alabama

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Newborn, Georgia 
Accident Number: ERA20FA068
Date and Time: January 6, 2020, 14:23 Local
Registration: N1612F
Aircraft: Cessna 172 
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) 
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot, who was also the owner of the airplane, departed the airport, likely to look at property about 240 nautical miles away. Radar track data showed a target correlated to be the accident airplane after its departure. About 1 hour into the flight, the airplane turned west southwest in a meandering track for about 10 miles, then it made a right turn to the north and completed several left 360° turns, before turning back to the east and completing two additional right 360° turns. The airplane proceeded to the north briefly, completing several 360° turns before continuing into 13 360° right turns that progressed in an easterly direction until radar contact was lost near the accident site. Two witnesses observed the airplane flying low just before the accident, and another witness stated that it was circling and then descended below the tree line.

Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. However, examination of the muffler assemblies revealed that the right muffler exhibited cracks and through-thickness metal wastage. Fractures associated with the separation of the aft face with inlet tube exhibited largely oxidized fracture surfaces and thinned walls. The center inlet tube was separated from the rest of the muffler due to loss of mechanical integrity from metal wastage. Holes and wall thickness loss were also noted around the muffler body, which likely led to an escape of exhaust gasses and associated carbon monoxide entering the cabin during the flight.

Toxicology testing performed postaccident identified 48 to 61% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood. Levels of carbon monoxide of 40% and above lead to confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and death.

Although there was a postcrash fire, the pilot sustained severe impact-related injuries and would not have been breathing after impact. While postaccident toxicological testing also detected the presence of potentially impairing medications, it is most likely that the pilot experienced carbon monoxide poisoning during the flight when carbon monoxide entered the cabin from the degraded right muffler. The carbon monoxide poisoning led to the pilot’s impairment/incapacitation and his inability to control the airplane, as demonstrated in the airplane’s erratic flightpath during the flight. The pilot’s underlying cardiac disease would have increased his susceptibility to the effects of the carbon monoxide poisoning.

According to the airplane’s maintenance records, the left muffler was replaced about 10 years before the accident; however, there was no documentation that showed installation of, or maintenance performed to, the right muffler. At the time of the accident, the airplane was overdue for an annual inspection. Had the pilot had the airplane inspected, it is possible that the deteriorated condition of the right muffler might have been detected and corrected.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.

Findings

Personnel issues Carbon monoxide - Pilot
Personnel issues Scheduled/routine maintenance - Pilot
Aircraft (general) - Fatigue/wear/corrosion

Factual Information

History of Flight

Enroute Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) (Defining event)
Enroute Medical event
Enroute Loss of control in flight

On January 6, 2020, at 1423 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172H, N1612F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Newborn, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot, who owned the airplane, departed Toccoa Airport-RG Letourneau Field (TOC), Toccoa, Georgia, about 1230 and was destined for Cairo-Grady County Airport (70J), Cairo, Georgia, about 240 nautical miles away. The pilot’s daughter stated that he was likely flying to Cairo to look for property in the area.

Radar track data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) showed a target correlated to be the accident airplane after departure from TOC. The airplane proceeded on a heading of about 170° for 15 miles, taking a right turn to about 233° for 5 miles, then turning south again to 190° for an additional 25 miles. About 1 hour into the flight, the airplane turned west-southwest (figure 1) in a meandering track for about 10 miles in the vicinity of Newborn; it then made a right turn to the north and completed several left 360° turns before turning back to the east and completing two additional right 360° turns. The airplane proceeded to the north briefly, completing several 360° turns before continuing into 13 360° right turns that progressed in an easterly direction until radar contact was lost near the accident site (figure 2). The pilot’s daughter stated that she thought there was no reason why the pilot would be looking at property in Newborn from the air.

Two witnesses observed the airplane flying low just before the accident, and another witness stated that the airplane was circling and then descended below the tree line. The airplane impacted terrain, and a postaccident fire ensued. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: Yes
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: November 15, 2013
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 358.65 hours (Total, all aircraft), 358.65 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

According to FAA airmen records, the pilot, age 72, held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. The pilot reported 344 hours total flight time as of his most recent aviation medical exam on November 15, 2013. The pilot’s last entry in his logbook was on July 16, 2019; his total flight time was 358.65, of which 1/4 hour was during the previous 6 months.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N1612F
Model/Series: 172 H 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility 
Serial Number: 17255007
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: September 17, 2018 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3806 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-300-D
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 145 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

The airplane’s most-recent annual inspection was completed on September 17, 2018. Only three other records of maintenance were found for the 10 years before the accident: two annual inspections on May 27, 2013, and November 18, 2010, and replacement of the left muffler on April 1, 2010. There was no documentation in the records that showed installation of, or maintenance performed to, the right muffler. The airplane had been operated about 93 hours over that period. The mechanic who conducted the 2013 annual inspection and almost all of the airplane’s maintenance from 2008 to 2013 knew the airplane well and considered the pilot a friend; he stated that the airplane was in “rough shape.” Within the last few years, the pilot had asked him to conduct maintenance on the airplane; there were issues with the electrical system and a flap. The mechanic stated he didn’t want to “touch” the airplane unless the pilot agreed to a comprehensive annual inspection. The pilot declined and elected to take it to another mechanic.

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: CVC, 819 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:15 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 310°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 290°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Toccoa, GA (TOC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Cairo, GA (70J) 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 12:30 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 33.494445,-83.642501

The airplane impacted dense woods and terrain about 3 miles east of Newborn, Georgia. The wreckage path was on a magnetic heading of about 215° and was about 180 ft long. The airplane came to rest inverted. Both wings separated during impact, and the fuselage was consumed by a postimpact fire. All airframe, control surfaces, and engine components were located at the scene, and several smaller pieces of aluminum, plexiglass, wheel fairing, and a door were found along the wreckage path among broken tree limbs and branches. The propeller was found in the engine impact crater and was sheared off the hub during the impact; it exhibited gradual aft bending and had a few diagonal chordwise scrapes on the blades.

Flight control cable continuity was confirmed through multiple overload breaks and failures. The left- and right-wing fuel tanks were ruptured and thermally damaged. The left fuel cap was secured in place, and the right fuel cap was melted but remained attached to the chain that was secured in place.

The left and right flaps and associated actuators were found in the up (stowed) position.

The engine remained largely intact, although there was significant thermal damage on the aft section of the engine near the firewall. The spark plugs were removed and examined. They appeared to have minimal wear when compared to the Champion Check-A-Plug chart and did not display any evidence of carbon or lead fouling that would preclude normal operation. Engine thumb compression and suction on all cylinders were confirmed, and crankshaft continuity was confirmed from the front to the accessory gear section of the engine through a full 720° of rotation. The engine examination did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would preclude normal operation. The left and right mufflers, and their respective shrouds, had separated during the accident sequence and were found partially buried in mud, protected from the postaccident fire. They were sent to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Materials Laboratory for a detailed examination.

The left smooth muffler exterior surface was sound with no evidence of cracks or through thickness metal wastage. The right muffler and shroud exhibited substantial mechanical damage. The aft face of the muffler with inlet tube was separated from the assembly and was not recovered. The right smooth muffler surface exhibited cracks and through-thickness metal wastage. The fractures associated with the separation of the aft face with inlet tube exhibited largely oxidized fracture surfaces and thinned walls. The center inlet tube was separated from the rest of the muffler due to loss of mechanical integrity from metal wastage. Holes and wall thickness loss were also noted around the muffler body.

A metallurgical cross-section taken through an exemplar area of metal wastage showed evidence of general thermal oxidative loss of material wall thickness as well as through thickness holes and cracks. There were metal wastage and wall-thickness though-holes adjacent to the crimp seal between the muffler tube and the forward end plate as well.

Due to the extensive postaccident fire damage to the fuselage, the NTSB was unable to determine if the airplane was equipped with any type of carbon monoxide detection equipment.

Medical and Pathological Information

According to the autopsy performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and carbon monoxide toxicity. In addition, moderate atherosclerotic stenosis (70%) of the left anterior descending coronary artery and mild atherosclerotic stenosis (30%) of right coronary artery were identified.

Toxicology testing performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, identified 61% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood. Additional toxicology testing performed by the FAA’s Forensic Science Laboratory identified 48% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood as well as bupropion (a potentially sedating antidepressant) and one of its metabolites, citalopram (generally considered a non-sedating antidepressant) and one of its metabolites, trace amount of diphenhydramine (a sedating antihistamine), diltiazem (a blood pressure medication), atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug), sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction) and one of its metabolites, and a metabolite of aspirin in the pilot’s blood and/or tissues.

Medical Records

Personal medical records were obtained from the pilot’s primary care doctor. These records were limited to a single visit to obtain bloodwork before a cardiac catherization; they did not contain a medical history or list of medications. The bloodwork was unrevealing. A copy of the cardiology record was included.

The cardiology record from a visit dated October 21, 2019, documented that the pilot had known coronary artery disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a previous stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, and carotid artery disease. At the time, his daily medications included diltiazem, lisinopril (another blood pressure medication), omeprazole, atorvastatin, sildenafil, citalopram, lorazepam (a sedating benzodiazepine), and Eliquis (a blood thinner). He had undergone a cardiac catheterization on July 25, 2019, which demonstrated severe calcific diffuse coronary artery disease that was not amenable to procedural intervention.

At the time of the pilot’s last FAA medical examination in 2013, he had reported having high blood pressure and the use of medication to treat it. The pilot had allowed his aviation medical certificate to expire and had not reported his medical history or recent use of medications to the FAA.

Carboxyhemoglobin

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, colorless, nonirritating gas formed by hydrocarbon combustion. CO binds to hemoglobin with much greater affinity than oxygen, forming carboxyhemoglobin; elevated levels result in impaired oxygen transport and utilization. Nonsmokers may normally have up to 3% carboxyhemoglobin in their blood; heavy smokers may have levels of 10 to 15%. Acutely, low levels of CO may cause vague symptoms like headache and nausea, but increasing levels (40% and above) lead to confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and death.

Loss of Control in Flight: Bell 47D1, N74823; accident occurred January 01, 2021 at Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ), Pima County, Arizona







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; Scottsdale, Arizona

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Marana, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR21LA077
Date and Time: January 1, 2021, 13:15 Local
Registration: N74823
Aircraft: Bell 47D 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The helicopter pilot reported that, while hover taxing on the taxiway, a Cessna airplane taxied from the ramp onto the same taxiway and turned toward and approached the helicopter. The helicopter pilot assumed that the Cessna would turn onto another taxiway toward the runway, however the Cessna continued toward the helicopter. The helicopter pilot stated that he went into a vertical lift, but "due to low rotor RPM the helicopter went into a loss of control spin". The helicopter landed hard to the left of the taxiway, substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter 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 helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.

Findings

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

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi Loss of control in flight (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 63, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Unknown 
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 1, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 30, 2020
Flight Time: 2400 hours (Total, all aircraft), 32 hours (Total, this make and model)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Bell 
Registration: N74823
Model/Series: 47D 1
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 1953
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 270
Landing Gear Type: None; Skid 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 24, 2020 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2350 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1
Airframe Total Time: 7526 Hrs
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power:
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: KAVQ, 2032 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 12:15 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 18.3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Tucson, AZ (KRYN)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Marana, AZ
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 08:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: MARANA RGNL KAVQ
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 2032 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None

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: 32.409556,-111.21838

Loss of Control on Ground: Extra EA-300/L, N52NL; accident occurred January 02, 2021 at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), 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; Los Angeles, California

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Santa Monica, California
Accident Number: WPR21LA076
Date and Time: January 2, 2021, 16:15 Local 
Registration: N52NL
Aircraft: EXTRA FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH EA 300/L 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, his foot “popped off” the rudder pedal and the airplane ground loop to the left. The left main landing collapsed, the left wing impacted the runway surface and came to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a groundloop.

Findings

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

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Landing gear collapse

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 55, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Rear
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: February 14, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: February 13, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 991 hours (Total, all aircraft), 186 hours (Total, this make and model), 810 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 98 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 43 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: EXTRA FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Registration: N52NL
Model/Series: EA 300/L 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2000
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic; Normal 
Serial Number: 109
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 27, 2020 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2095 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 912 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: AEIO-540 SER
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 300 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: KSMO, 174 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:51 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 54°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 250° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.22 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 10°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Santa Monica, CA 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Santa Monica, CA
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: SANTA MONICA MUNI SMO
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 169 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3500 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

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: 34.015822,-118.4513