Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Fuel Starvation: A-22 Valor, N22LV; accident occurred March 29, 2022 at Grass Roots Airpark (06FD), Mascotte, Lake County, 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; Orlando, Florida

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Agriflight Inc


Location: Mascotte, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA174
Date and Time: March 29, 2022, 14:20 Local
Registration: N22LV
Aircraft: FPNA A-22 VALOR
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The experimental airplane was equipped with a 2.5-gallon header fuel tank, which allowed for about 20 minutes of flight. There was also a fuel tank in each wing that fed the header fuel tank, and each wing fuel tank had a respective fuel shutoff valve. The pilot stated that he recently purchased the airplane, and the fuel valve placards were confusing; however, he did not notice until after the accident that the fuel valve handles have on/off arrows embossed in them. While flying in the airport traffic pattern, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power and the pilot attempted to glide to a runway, but the airplane struck a fence just prior to the runway and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and he believed that he flew with the fuel valves in the off position.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s incorrect positioning of both wing fuel valves, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Findings

Personnel issues Incorrect action selection - Pilot
Aircraft Fuel selector/shutoff valve - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft Fuel - Related operating info

Factual Information

History of Flight

Prior to flight Preflight or dispatch event
Approach-VFR pattern final Fuel starvation (Defining event)
Approach-VFR pattern final Loss of engine power (total)
Emergency descent Off-field or emergency landing
Landing Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 75,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane single-engine 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Sport pilot
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: July 19, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 6000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 0.3 hours (Total, this make and model), 0.3 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 0.3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: FPNA 
Registration: N22LV
Model/Series: A-22 VALOR 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: 192
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - ; Amphibian 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: January 2, 2022 Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1250 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 66 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1163 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: 912ULS
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 100 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: LEE,76 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 20°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 10° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.16 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 13°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Mascotte, FL
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Mascotte, FL
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Grass Roots Airpark 06FD 
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 105 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3400 ft / 120 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing

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: 28.641667,-81.885(est)


Location: Mascotte, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA174
Date and Time: March 29, 2022, 14:20 Local
Registration: N22LV
Aircraft: FPNA A-22 VALOR
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: FPNA
Registration: N22LV
Model/Series: A-22 VALOR 
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: LEE,76 ft msl 
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C /13°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 10°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.16 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Mascotte, FL 
Destination: Mascotte, FL

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: 28.641667,-81.885 (est)

Aircraft flying too low on approach, clipped a fence and flipped over. 

Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 19:03:00Z
Regis#: N22LV
Aircraft Make: FPNA
Aircraft Model: VALOR A-22
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 91
City: MASCOTTE
State: FLORIDA






Picture above was taken October 16, 2021 prior to incident.

Fairchild Swearingen SA-226T(B), N763LD: Incident occurred March 29, 2022 at Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP), Broward County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida

Aircraft taxiing for departure and veered into the grass.  


Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 20:22:00Z
Regis#: N763LD
Aircraft Make: FAIRCHILD
Aircraft Model: SA226
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: FERRY
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: POMPANO BEACH
State: FLORIDA

Loss of Control in Flight: Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, N4299C; accident occurred March 29, 2022 at Slidell Municipal Airport (KASD), St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana












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; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Air Reldan Inc


Location: Slidell, Louisiana
Accident Number: CEN22LA162
Date and Time: March 29, 2022, 14:15 Local
Registration: N4299C
Aircraft: Piper PA-34-220T
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that they were conducting a simulated single-engine approach in the multiengine airplane when the airplane began to yaw to the left. In an effort to regain directional control, he took control of the airplane from the student, and increased power on the left engine while simultaneously decreasing power on the right engine. Although both engines were still operating, he did not apply full power to both engines. The airplane impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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 flight instructor’s failure to adequately correct for a loss of directional control during a simulated single engine approach.

Findings
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Instructor/check pilot
Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Instructor/check pilot
Personnel issues Incorrect action selection - Instructor/check pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach Loss of control in flight (Defining event)

Flight instructor Information

Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor 
Age: 38
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 multi-engine; Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 None
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 25, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: July 9, 2020
Flight Time: 1603 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1379 hours (Total, this make and model), 1501 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 266 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 52 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Student pilot Information

Certificate:
Commercial Age: 48
Airplane Rating(s): Single-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): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: May 3, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 16, 2021
Flight Time: 441 hours (Total, all aircraft), 6 hours (Total, this make and model), 338 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 14 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 12 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N4299C
Model/Series: PA-34-220T
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1983 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 34-8333086
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle 
Seats: 7
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 17, 2022 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4750 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 18.9 Hrs
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 11100 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TSIO360KB
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 220 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135), Commercial air tour (136), Pilot school (141), Certificate of authorization
or waiver (COA)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KASD,25 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 334°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3900 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 19 knots / 24 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 180° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 17°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Slidell, LA
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Slidell, LA
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Slidell Municipal Airport KASD
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 28 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 18 
IFR Approach: Global positioning system; Practice
Runway Length/Width: 5002 ft / 100 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Straight-in

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: 30.272472,-89.782554(est)


Location: Slidell, Louisiana 
Accident Number: CEN22LA162
Date and Time: March 29, 2022, 14:15 Local
Registration: N4299C
Aircraft: Piper PA-34-220T
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N4299C
Model/Series: PA-34-220T 
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: KASD,25 ft msl 
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C /17°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3900 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 19 knots / 24 knots, 180°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.01 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 30.272472,-89.782554 (est)










SLIDELL, Louisiana — A small plane crashed at the Slidell Municipal Airport Tuesday afternoon.

According to St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1, there were no serious injuries in the crash.

Flight records show the plane took off from the Slidell Municipal Airport around 1:19 p.m. and crashed just about an hour later.

The plane is owned by Air Reldan, Inc. A charter flight and pilot training school located on the Northshore. According to Air Reldan officials, this was an instructional flight.

Airbus A320-200, N347NW: Incidents occurred March 29, 2022 and March 13, 2022

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan

March 29, 2022:  Aircraft struck a bird on departure damaging landing light at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (KDTW), Michigan.

Delta Air Lines Inc


Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 14:08:00Z
Regis#: N347NW
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: DELTA AIRLINES
Flight Number: DAL1080
City: DETROIT
State: MICHIGAN

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas

March 13, 2022:  Aircraft lost a 2' X 6" inspection panel from the left wing while enroute to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) and returned to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW).

Delta Air Lines Inc


Date: 13-MAR-22
Time: 21:45:00Z
Regis#: N347NW
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: A320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: DELTA AIRLINES
Flight Number: DAL1041
City: DALLAS-FORT WORTH
State: TEXAS

Aerostar RXS-8, N9106Q: Accident occurred March 27, 2022 in Yutan, Saunders County, Nebraska

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; Lincoln, Nebraska


Location: Yutan, Nebraska
Accident Number: CEN22LA159
Date and Time: March 27, 2022, 19:00 Local 
Registration: N9106Q
Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RXS-8 
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Registration: N9106Q
Model/Series: RXS-8 
Aircraft Category: Balloon
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KAHQ,1224 ft msl
Observation Time: 18:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C /-12°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 100°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.19 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Minor
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 41.246084,-96.39584 (est)

Boeing 737-800, N8583Z: Incident occurred March 29, 2022 at Albany International Airport (KALB), New York

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

Aircraft right wing struck a bird.  

Southwest Airlines


Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 22:50:00Z
Regis#: N8583Z
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Flight Number: SWA2035
City: ALBANY
State: NEW YORK

Piper PA-38 Tomahawk, N100BV: Incident occurred March 29, 2022 at Lumberton Regional Airport (KLBT), Robeson County, North Carolina

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina

Aircraft incurred a propeller and wing tip strike on landing. 


Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 16:30:00Z
Regis#: N100BV
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA38
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LUMBERTON
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee, N5067W: Accident occurred March 29, 2022 near Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) Brevard County, Florida

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; Orlando, Florida
Lycoming Engines


Location: Melbourne, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA172
Date and Time: March 29, 2022, 15:00 Local
Registration: N5067W
Aircraft: Piper PA-28 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

On March 29, 2022, at 1500 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28, N5067W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Melbourne, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.

According to the pilot, he was hired to perform a prebuy inspection of the airplane, then fly it to New Jersey to the new owner. He and his girlfriend flew down in his airplane a few days before the accident flight and he performed a prebuy inspection. He noted that the cylinders were previously changed and was told by the seller that the break-in run was not completed. The pilot further stated he knew that it was going to be a risky flight home but decided to proceed with it anyway. On the day of the accident, he took off and circled the airport several times and climbed to 7,000 ft mean sea level. He stated everything looked and ran well so he decided to proceed to New Jersey. About 20 miles northwest of Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Melbourne, Florida, he noticed the engine was running rough and the oil pressure was low. He notified air traffic control and turned back to MLB to land. The roughness increased and the engine started vibrating, so he reduced the power to 1,500 rpm. The engine continued to run rough so he shut the engine down and thought he could glide to the runway at MLB. Once he realized he would not make the runway, he set up to land in a parking lot. He does not remember much after; however, he thought he may have hit a telephone pole.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane struck telephone wires and came to rest inverted in a parking lot. Both wings sustained substantial damage.

The wreckage has been retained for further examination. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N5067W
Model/Series: PA-28 
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: KMLB, 27 ft msl 
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 3 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 9 knots / , 50°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Okeechobee, FL (00FL)
Destination: NJ

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: 28.142326,-80.657656 (est)




MELBOURNE, Florida — Investigators responded to the scene of a single-engine plane crash that happened just before 3 p.m. near Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.

The plane can be seen upside down in an industrial area off Silver Sands Drive, as reported by News 13 reporter Greg Pallone.

One person was onboard the plane and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Investigators said the plane was inbound from an airport in Okeechobee which left less than an hour before and it went down less than a minute from landing.

Some residents in the area are without power after the plane clipped a transformer during the crash. Florida Power & Light is also on scene. 

West Melbourne Police, Melbourne Police, Melbourne Airport Police Department and Melbourne Fire Department are on the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.








MELBOURNE, Florida – A person was seriously injured after a small plane crashed near an industrial area in West Melbourne Tuesday afternoon, according to the city’s police department.

Officials said the West Melbourne Police Department, Melbourne Airport Police Department, Melbourne Police Department, Melbourne Fire Department and Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to the crash at 2:56 p.m. in the area of of 7617 Silver Sands Drive.

Sky 6 shows video of small plane, which West Melbourne police described as a Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee, upside down in a parking lot following the crash.

While the plane did not strike any buildings, it did hit power lines, according to the Melbourne Fire Department.

The department said no other damage was reported.

The West Melbourne Police Department said the pilot was the sole occupant of the plane and left an Okeechobee airport at 2:17 p.m. heading to the Melbourne International Airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the crash.

Quest Kodiak 100, N456SB: Accident occurred July 06, 2021 in Roche Harbor, San Juan County, Washington

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

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Seattle, Washington 

Aircraft during landing, right wing struck water surface. 

Surfbird Aviation LLC


Date: 06-JUL-21
Time: 22:40:00Z
Regis#: N456SB
Aircraft Make: QUEST AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Model: KODIAK 100
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ROCHE HARBOR
State: WASHINGTON

Location: Roche Harbor, Washington
Accident Number: WPR21LA367
Date and Time: July 6, 2021, 15:40 Local
Registration: N456SB
Aircraft: QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC KODIAK 100
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Business

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC
Registration: N456SB
Model/Series: KODIAK 100
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: KFHR, 112 ft msl 
Observation Time: 15:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 7 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C /13°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / , 110°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Seattle, WA (KBFI) 
Destination: Friday Harbor, WA (W39)

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: 48.608155,-123.15963 (est)