Saturday, February 19, 2022

Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N8414N: Incident occurred February 19, 2022 in Clay County, Indiana

Aerolake Aero Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N8414N
 


CLAY COUNTY, Indiana (WTHI) - A small plane made an emergency landing in Clay County on Saturday afternoon. This happened at 46 and 59 in a field north of 200 West.

Michael Lehmkuhl of Minnesota tells us he was flying from Air Lake Airport in Minnesota and heading to Bloomington. He tells us he was going on an errand to pick up a bicycle for his friend. 

While in the air, he says when he was transitioning into landing when he ended up having a problem with the engine. The engine began losing power quickly, but it was not a complete engine failure.

Lehmkuhl was the only one on the plane. He has no injuries.

He says he is thankful to be on the ground safe and sound.

"Luckily, pilots are trained to deal with these kinds of situations," he said. "I never thought I would have to use that part of my training... But very quickly the training kicks in and you think 'I'm going to land here somewhere and figure out how to get the plane down safely."

Lehmkuhl has been a pilot for 10 years. He says he wants to thank all of his flight instructors for preparing him for an unexpected moment like this one.





CLAY COUNTY, Indiana – A plane made an emergency landing near State Road 46 and 200 West on Saturday afternoon.

According to a Clay County Sheriff Deputy, no injuries have been reported.

A statement from the Federal Aviation Administration said,

“A Piper PA-28 conducted an emergency landing in a field about nine miles southeast of Terre Haute International Hulman Field Airport at approximately 1:57 p.m. local time today. Only the pilot was onboard. The FAA will investigate.”

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N197TA: Incident occurred February 17, 2022 at John Wayne Airport (KSNA), Santa Ana, Orange County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Long Beach, California

Aircraft landed and while taxiing struck a runway marker.  

Van Bortel Aircraft Inc


Date: 17-FEB-22
Time: 16:32:00Z
Regis#: N197TA
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: SANTA ANA
State: CALIFORNIA

Boeing 737-900, N821DN: Incident occurred February 17, 2022 at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP), Minnesota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aircraft landed and reported damage to right engine cowling due to a bird strike. 

Delta Air Lines


Date: 17-FEB-22
Time: 14:03:00Z
Regis#: N821DN
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: DELTA AIRLINES
Flight Number: DAL2192
City: MINNEAPOLIS
State: MINNESOTA

Dynamic Rollover: Robinson R44 II, N929WA; accident occurred February 17, 2022 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York
















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; Farmingdale, New York

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Wings Air Helicopters LLC


Location: White Plains, New York
Accident Number: ERA22LA135
Date and Time: February 17, 2022, 10:00 Local
Registration: N929WA
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dynamic rollover 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

Analysis

The commercial helicopter pilot was attempting to land on a mobile landing platform in gusty conditions. As the helicopter settled down onto the helipad, the skids contacted the pad unevenly, which caused it to tilt to the right. The pilot attempted to correct and lowered the collective, but the helicopter rapidly entered a dynamic rollover and struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, mast, and main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 stabilized lateral control during landing in gusty conditions which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the skids contacted the platform unevenly. 

Findings

Personnel issues Incorrect action performance - Pilot
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot
Aircraft Lateral/bank control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control on ground
Landing Dynamic rollover (Defining event)
Landing-flare/touchdown Collision during takeoff/land

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 47, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine sea 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 5, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 15, 2021
Flight Time: 4844 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1684 hours (Total, this make and model), 4807 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 72.9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 27.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N929WA
Model/Series: R44 II 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2018
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 14233
Landing Gear Type: Skid 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 7, 2021 Continuous airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1791.4 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-540-AE1A5
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 260 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter air carrier (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: HPN,367 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 278°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots / 18 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: New York, NY (6N5)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: White Plains, NY 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 09:52 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: WESTCHESTER COUNTY HPN
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 439 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.066953,-73.707566


Location: White Plains, New York
Accident Number: ERA22LA135
Date and Time: February 17, 2022, 10:00 Local
Registration: N929WA
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N929WA
Model/Series: R44 II 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter air carrier (135)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: HPN,367 ft msl
Observation Time: 09:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C /7°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / 18 knots,
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.18 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: New York, NY (6N5)
Destination: White Plains, NY

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 41.066953,-73.707566 

Pitts S-1T Special, N731FL: Accident occurred February 17, 2022 at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (KDWH), Spring, Harris 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; Houston, Texas


Location: Spring, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA123
Date and Time: February 17, 2022, 14:48 Local
Registration: N731FL
Aircraft: Pitts S-1T 
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On February 17, 2022, about 1448 central standard time, a Pitt S-1T, N731FL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), Spring, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that after departure from DWH he noticed that engine power was not responding to throttle movements. The pilot turned back toward DWH and entered a left downwind to Runway 35L. During the base turn, after turning the ignition switch off, the pilot executed a forced landing. Due to higher than anticipated headwinds, the airplane landed prior to Runway 35L and impacted instrument landing system structures, which resulted in damaged to both wings and fuselage. The airplane was retained for examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Pitts 
Registration: N731FL
Model/Series: S-1T 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDWH,152 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C /9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / 15 knots, 310°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Houston, TX (DWH)
Destination: Houston, TX (DWH)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious 
Latitude, Longitude: 30.053099,-95.551847 (est)



Klein Volunteer Fire Department - 

At just after 2pm this afternoon, Klein Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Hooks Airport for an aircraft emergency. There was a single-engine aircraft that ran off the runway with 1 person on board. The individual was transported in stable condition.

Units that made location were DC35, DC36, E37, E38, E33, and Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare.

Bell UH-1H Iroquois, N72297: Fatal accident occurred February 16, 2022 in Coalinga, Fresno County, California

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

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fresno, California

American Ag Aviation Inc doing business as American West Aviation 


Location: Coalinga, California
Accident Number: WPR22FA098
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 21:30 Local
Registration: N72297
Aircraft: Bell UH-1H
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

On February 16, 2022, about 2130 Pacific standard time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, N72297, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coalinga, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. 

According to the supervisor of the ground crew, who supported the operation, the pilot planned to spray product over five separate parcels of land. He arrived at the first location about 1800. He completed the first two locations and stopped spraying the third location when the wind increased. He over flew the fourth location, stated to the ground crew that it would be done on the following the day, then departed the area without announcing his intentions. The last communication that the ground crew had with the pilot occurred about 2138 and involved a question about the wind. When the helicopter did not arrive at the fifth location, and did not respond to radio calls, the supervisor alerted his employer, and called 911. An alert notification was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The helicopter was located about 0300 by a search airplane.

The helicopter came to rest on its left side, in an orchard, located about 6 miles southeast of his last observed position, and close to an establishment where the pilot was known to take breaks. The orchard was at an elevation of about 385 ft mean sea level, and consisted of trees, spaced about 15 ft apart at a height of about 12 ft. An area of disturbed ground and felled trees extended back from the helicopter about 120 ft, on a bearing of 170°magnetic. All major components of the helicopter were with the wreckage or in the debris path. A large set of power transmission lines were near the vicinity of the wreckage but were not disturbed.

The helicopter was relocated to a secure facility for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Bell
Registration: N72297
Model/Series: UH-1H 
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: KNLC,234 ft msl 
Observation Time: 21:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 14 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 6°C /-5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 260°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.11 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Latitude, Longitude: 36.29256,-120.24516

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation may contact them by email witness@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov. You can also call the NTSB Response Operations Center at 844-373-9922 or 202-314-6290. 

Lancair 320, N73S: Incidents occurred February 12, 2022 and July 20, 2018

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Van Nuys, California

February 12, 2022:  Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed on a golf course in Moorpark, Ventura County, California.


Date: 12-FEB-22
Time: 20:00:00Z
Regis#: N73S
Aircraft Make: LANCAIR
Aircraft Model: 320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: MOORPARK
State: CALIFORNIA

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

July 20, 2018: Gear up landing at Millard Airport (KMLE), Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Date: 20-JUL-18
Time: 20:24:00Z
Regis#: N73S
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: LANCAIR 320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: OMAHA
State: NEBRASKA




Joby Aero JAS4-2, N542AJ: Accident occurred February 16, 2022 in Jolon, Monterey County, California

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

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

Additional Participating Entities: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Santa Jose, California
Joby Aviation; Santa Cruz, California

Joby Aero Inc


Location: Jolon, California
Accident Number: DCA22FA082
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 09:58 Local 
Registration: N542AJ
Aircraft: JOBY AERO INC JAS4-2
Injuries: N/A
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Flight test

On February 16, 2022, at 09:58 am pacific standard time (PST), a Joby Aviation JAS4-2 experimental aircraft, N542AJ, experienced a component failure over an uninhabited area near Jolon, California. There were no injuries, and the aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft was operating as a developmental flight test under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91, utilizing an experimental category special airworthiness certificate under 14 CFR part 21.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: JOBY AERO INC 
Registration: N542AJ
Model/Series: JAS4-2 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Certificate of authorization or waiver (COA)
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: Jolon, CA
Destination: Jolon, CA 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: N/A 
Latitude, Longitude: 35.9708,-121.176 (est)

Flying-Taxi Startup Joby Slumps After Test-Flight Accident
  • Aircraft was remotely piloted; company says no one was injured
  • NTSB investigating after plane suffered ‘substantial damage’
Joby Aviation Inc., a startup vying to be among the first to fly a new class of electric air taxis, said one of its aircraft was involved in an accident, sending the shares tumbling.

The February 16 incident involved a remotely piloted prototype at the company’s test base in California, according to a regulatory filing. There were no injuries, the company said without detailing the specifics of the accident.

“Experimental flight test programs are intentionally designed to determine the limits of aircraft performance, and accidents are unfortunately a possibility,” Joby said.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, which resulted in “substantial damage” to the aircraft, spokesman Peter Knudson said. The NTSB’s authority to investigate all aviation accidents includes most serious drone crashes.

Joby said in the filing that it’s supporting authorities in an investigation.

Joby is one of several startups building electric aircraft that take off vertically like helicopters and then fly like small planes once in the air. Joby is seeking regulatory authorization to fly with an onboard pilot its five-seat air taxi, which has a maximum range of 150 miles (241 kilometers) and a top speed of 200 mph (322 kph).

The accident could complicate Joby’s effort to win approval for the ground-breaking plane, which has already made more than 1,000 successful flights. The startup has said it expects to receive authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration and fly its aircraft commercially by 2024.

The flight test involving the accident was not for FAA credit, Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag wrote in a research note. The company has a second aircraft with which it will likely continue test flights.

Door Still Open

“In our view, the accident with the Joby aircraft does not close the door on FAA certification,” Liwag said. “However, the cause of the accident must be understood.”

Aerospace is a “difficult technical industry,” Liwag said. The analyst highlighted that General Dynamics Corp.’s Gulfstream unit suffered an accident in 2011 during test flights of its G650 jet. That plane went on to be one of private aviation’s most successful and profitable aircraft. The Gulfstream crash killed four employees.

“This execution risk highlights why we have such a wide range of outcomes for Joby considering the nascency of the industry,” said Liwag, who rates the stock the equivalent of a buy. 

Nose Over: Stinson 108-3 Voyager, N6493M; accident occurred February 16, 2022 at Palm Beach County Glades Airport (KPHK), Pahokee, Florida











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; South Florida

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket


Location: Pahokee, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA128
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 11:10 Local
Registration: N6493
Aircraft: Stinson 108
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Nose over/nose down 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The pilot receiving tail wheel instruction (student pilot) stated that during takeoff, he raised the tail wheel too high, and the propeller contacted the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The student pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions and the flight instructor confirmed the student pilot’s statement. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspection revealed substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over. 

Findings

Personnel issues Incorrect action performance - Student/instructed pilot
Aircraft Pitch control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Lack of action - Instructor/check pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Nose over/nose down (Defining event)
Takeoff Abnormal runway contact

Student pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 28, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 25, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 12, 2021
Flight Time: 290 hours (Total, all aircraft), 7.2 hours (Total, this make and model), 190 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 11 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Flight engineer; Flight instructor
Age: 56, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 6, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: April 25, 2021
Flight Time: 20100 hours (Total, all aircraft), 825 hours (Total, this make and model), 10000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 300 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 95 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Stinson
Registration: N6493
Model/Series: 108 3 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1948 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 108-4493
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 20, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3075.1 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Franklin
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 335
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 165 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: KPBI, 21 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 32 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 10:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 100°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3100 ft AGL 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 19 knots / 24 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 100°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.38 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Pahokee, FL 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Pahokee, FL
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PALM BEACH COUNTY GLADES PHK
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 15 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4100 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 26.782932,-80.693092


Location: Pahokee, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA128
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 11:10 Local
Registration: N6493
Aircraft: Stinson 108 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Stinson 
Registration: N6493
Model/Series: 108 3 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KPBI,21 ft msl 
Observation Time: 10:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 32 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3100 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 19 knots / 24 knots, 100°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.38 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Pahokee, FL 
Destination: Pahokee, FL

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 26.782932,-80.693092

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N9258C: Incident occurred February 16, 2022 at Blue Grass Airport (KLEX), Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Louisville, Kentucky

Aircraft landed hard and incurred a propeller strike.  

Back Forty Flying Club Inc


Date: 16-FEB-22
Time: 02:55:00Z
Regis#: N9258C
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LEXINGTON
State: KENTUCKY

Fuel Contamination: Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, N114BR; accident occurred February 16, 2022 in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina













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; Greensboro, North Carolina

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Mission Air Care LLC


Location: Washington, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA130
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 14:45 Local 
Registration: N114BR
Aircraft: Piper PA32R 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel contamination 
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was interested in purchasing the airplane and the accident flight was a demonstration flight. The owner of the airplane provided a flight instructor as the pilot had not flown the make and model airplane in many years. Prior to the flight, 10 gallons of fuel were added to each wing fuel tank, to bring the total useable fuel to 38 gallons. The pilot further stated that he and the flight instructor then performed a thorough preflight inspection, which included sumping the fuel tanks. The pilot planned to perform touch-and-go landings and the first one was uneventful. While on a downwind leg to the runway for a second landing, the pilot verified that the electric fuel pump was on and switched the fuel selector from the right fuel tank to the left fuel tank. The engine subsequently lost all power and the propeller continued to windmill. The pilot attempted to glide to the airport while the flight instructor attempted to restart the engine, which included switching back to the right fuel tank. The engine did not regain power and the pilot subsequently performed a forced landing in a field. During the forced landing, the airplane struck a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

During a post-accident examination, about 3 quarts of water were drained from the left fuel tank, about 1 pint of water was drained from the fuel system and no water was found in the right fuel tank. The airplane had not flown for about 11 months prior to the accident flight. During that time, it sat outside for several months. The left-wing fuel cap appeared to have a good seal and the investigation could not determine how water entered the left fuel tank.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.

Findings

Personnel issues Preflight inspection - Pilot
Aircraft Fuel - Fluid condition
Aircraft Fuel - Inadequate inspection

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern downwind Fuel contamination (Defining event)
Approach-VFR pattern downwind Loss of engine power (total)
Emergency descent Off-field or emergency landing
Landing-landing roll Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight engineer; Flight instructor
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 16, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: February 3, 2022
Flight Time: 24234 hours (Total, all aircraft), 645 hours (Total, this make and model), 18683 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 178 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 68 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor; Remote
Age: 57, 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:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 9, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: September 1, 2020
Flight Time: 3101 hours (Total, all aircraft), 23 hours (Total, this make and model), 2668 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 51 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N114BR
Model/Series: PA32R 300 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32R-7780140
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle 
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: August 15, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3600 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 10584 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-540
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 300 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: OCW, 37 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1.5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:55 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 290°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 5500 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 140°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.55 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Washington, NC
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Washington, NC
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Washington-Warren Airport OCW 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 37 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 23
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 100 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger
Injuries:
1 None Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: Aircraft
Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.570472,-77.049806(est)


Location: Washington, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA130
Date and Time: February 16, 2022, 14:45 Local
Registration: N114BR
Aircraft: Piper PA32R Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N114BR
Model/Series: PA32R 300 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KOCW,37 ft msl
Observation Time: 14:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1.5 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C /5°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 5500 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots / , 140°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.55 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Washington, NC 
Destination: Washington, NC

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.570472,-77.049806

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

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Time: 19:34:00Z
Regis#: N62EM
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: V35
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
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Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LANCASTER
State: SOUTH CAROLINA

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

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Date: 09-FEB-22
Time: 22:24:00Z
Aircraft Make: GROB
Aircraft Model: G 120TP
Event Type: INCIDENT
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Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
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Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BUCKEYE
State: ARIZONA

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Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greater Chicago

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Time: 15:05:00Z
Regis#: N66003
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: R172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: DE KALB
State: ILLINOIS

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

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Time: 18:20:00Z
Regis#: N344PP
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: AMERICAN AIRLINES
Flight Number: AAL2829
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK