Monday, April 04, 2022

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N738FA: Incidents occurred April 03, 2022 and March 28, 2022

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Honolulu, Hawaii

April 03, 2022:  Aircraft was taxiing and encountered a gust of wind resulting in a propeller strike at Kahului Airport (PHOG), Hawaii. 

Fly Maui LLC 


Date: 03-APR-22
Time: 23:56:00Z
Regis#: N738FA
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: KAHULUI
State: HAWAII

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Honolulu, Hawaii

March 28, 2022: Aircraft landed and veered off runway striking a runway light at Kahului Airport (PHOG), Hawaii.

Fly Maui LLC


Date: 28-MAR-22
Time: 17:55:00Z
Regis#: N738FA
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: KAHULUI
State: HAWAII

Collision with Object (non-CFIT): Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG, N123LS; accident occurred April 02, 2022 at Davis Airport (W50), Laytonsville, Montgomery County, Maryland

















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; Baltimore, Maryland

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland 
Accident Number: ERA22LA176
Date and Time: April 2, 2022, 16:15 Local
Registration: N123LS
Aircraft: Cessna 177RG 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted
Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported he was on final approach for a short field landing when the airplane developed an unexpected sink rate from which he did not have time to recover. The airplane subsequently struck a fence bordering the runway and impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. A witness located on the approach end of the runway reported that the airplane appeared to be low and at an abnormally slow airspeed, and immediately before impact with the fence, the airplane pitched up rapidly. The pilot stated that he got behind the airplane on approach and there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence. 

Findings

Personnel issues Identification/recognition - Pilot
Personnel issues Attention - Pilot
Environmental issues Fence/fence post - Contributed to outcome
Aircraft Airspeed - Not attained/maintained
Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Landing area undershoot
Approach-VFR pattern final Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 74,Male
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: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 2, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: April 16, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1410 hours (Total, all aircraft), 40 hours (Total, this make and model), 1300 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N123LS
Model/Series: 177RG 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1973 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 177RG0334
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 5 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2831 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-360
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 200 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: GAI,539 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:56 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 190°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 200°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.99 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C / -4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Gaithersburg, MD 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Gaithersburg, MD
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Davis Airport W50 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 609 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 08/26
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2000 ft / 50 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 39.243544,-77.149874 (est)


Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Accident Number: ERA22LA176
Date and Time: April 2, 2022, 16:15 Local
Registration: N123LS
Aircraft: Cessna 177RG
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N123LS
Model/Series: 177RG 
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: GAI,539 ft msl
Observation Time: 16:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 14°C /-4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 200°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.99 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Gaithersburg, MD
Destination: Gaithersburg, MD

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 39.243544,-77.149874 (est)

Aircraft clipped the fence with landing gear before touchdown.  

Date: 02-APR-22
Time: 20:00:00Z
Regis#: N123LS
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 177RG
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAYTONSVILLE
State: MARYLAND

Boeing 757-200, N707TW: Incident occurred April 03, 2022 near Logan International Airport (KBOS), Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts

Aircraft struck a bird damaging nose cone. 

Delta Air Lines Inc


Date: 03-APR-22
Time: 20:00:00Z
Regis#: N707TW
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 757
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: DELTA AIRLINES
Flight Number: DAL2436
City: BOSTON
State: MASSACHUSETTS

Socata TBM-850, N85JK: Incident occurred April 01, 2022 at Laurel Municipal Airport (6S8), Yellowstone County, Montana

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Helena, Montana

Aircraft incurred a propeller strike after landing. 

Direct Flight LLC


Date: 01-APR-22
Time: 17:00:00Z
Regis#: N85JK
Aircraft Make: SOCATA
Aircraft Model: TBM700
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAUREL
State: MONTANA

Sonerai IIL, N333BM: Accident occurred April 03, 2022 at Jean Airport (0L7), Clark County, Nevada

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; Las Vegas, Nevada

https://registry.faa.gov/N333BM

Location: Jean, Nevada
Accident Number: WPR22LA142
Date and Time: April 3, 2022, 13:10 Local 
Registration: N333BM
Aircraft: BARBER ROBERT L SONERAI II L
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On April 03, 2022, at 1310 Pacific daylight time, a Soneria IIL, N333BM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Jean, Nevada. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot stated that he departed from Kingman, Arizona with the intention of landing at his home airport in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to the flight, he added 3.8 gallons of fuel, but did not know the total amount of fuel on board at the time of departure. While en route, the pilot opted to divert to Jean, Nevada because of the gusty wind conditions in Kingman. During the flight, he noted that there were strong headwinds but thought he had adequate fuel onboard. When arriving in the proximately of Jean, the pilot made a low pass over the airport in an effort to evaluate the wind conditions. While maneuvering to land on runway 20, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot was unable to maintain level altitude and collided with the desert terrain about 0.5 miles north of the approach end of the runway.

The aircraft was retained pending further examination and research.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BARBER ROBERT L
Registration: N333BM
Model/Series: SONERAI II L 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KHND,2458 ft msl
Observation Time: 13:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C /0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 340°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.88 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Kingman, AZ (KIMG)
Destination: Jean, NV

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: 35.782002,-115.32004 (est)

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances short of the runway.  

Date: 03-APR-22
Time: 20:20:00Z
Regis#: N333BM
Aircraft Make: SONERAI
Aircraft Model: II
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: JEAN
State: NEVADA

Beech E55 Baron, N4306A: Incident occurred April 01, 2022 at Pitt-Greenville Airport (KPGV), North Carolina

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

Aircraft landed gear up. 

Odyssey Aviation LLC


Date: 01-APR-22
Time: 18:30:00Z
Regis#: N4306A
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: E55
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: GREENVILLE
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Cessna 310H, N1107Q: Incident occurred April 02, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbus, Ohio

Aircraft performing survey work, reported a crack in the left wing and diverted to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH), Ohio. 

Global Data Aviation LLC


Date: 02-APR-22
Time: 16:00:00Z
Regis#: N1107Q
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 310
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: COLUMBUS
State: OHIO

Gulfstream G550, N9CK: Incident occurred April 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas

Aircraft while taxiing to the ramp veered off the taxiway.

KFIM LLC


Date: 03-APR-22
Time: 20:00:00Z
Regis#: N9CK
Aircraft Make: GULFSTREAM
Aircraft Model: GV-SP
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: ON DEMAND
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 135
Aircraft Operator: EXECUTIVE JET MANAGEMENT
Flight Number: EJM384
City: HOUSTON
State: TEXAS

Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N857CP: Accident occurred April 03, 2022 at Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR), Houston, 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: Sugar Land, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA170
Date and Time: April 3, 2022, 12:45 Local 
Registration: N857CP
Aircraft: Cessna 172R 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N857CP
Model/Series: 172R
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: 
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site: 
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility:
Altimeter Setting: 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 29.6222,-95.6565 (est)

Aircraft practicing touch and goes, caught by a crosswind and veered off the runway.  

Date: 03-APR-22
Time: 17:45:00Z
Regis#: N857CP
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: HOUSTON
State: TEXAS



SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- A single-engine plane veered off the runway after a reported mechanical failure at the Sugar Land Regional Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

The pilot was alone during the flight that ended with the Cessna 172R Skyhawk landing nose-down in the grass. A small fuel leak resulted from the attempted landing.

The plane is owned by Anson Aviation, which is a flight school located at the airport. Officials have not confirmed if the woman is a student or a certified pilot.

The woman is expected to be OK. The runway was temporarily closed, but is now clear.

Beech C-23 Sundowner, N2242L: Incident occurred April 02, 2022 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas

Aircraft made a forced landing in a field. 

Innovative Safety & Environmental Solutions LLC


Date: 02-APR-22
Time: 13:17:00Z
Regis#: N2242L
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: C23
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: CROSBYTON
State: TEXAS

Boeing 737-700, N7835A: Incident occurred April 01, 2022 at General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE), Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aircraft was taxiing to deice pad and veered off taxiway. 

Southwest Airlines Co


Date: 01-APR-22
Time: 10:15:00Z
Regis#: N7835A
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Flight Number: SWA1862
City: MILWAUKEE
State: WISCONSIN

Collision During Takeoff: Cessna 170, N2656V; accident occurred April 02, 2022 in Stony Point, Alexander 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; Charlotte, North Carolina

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Location: Stoney Point, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA177
Date and Time: April 2, 2022, 18:50 Local
Registration: N2656V
Aircraft: Cessna 170 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The airplane owner, who was a student pilot, reported that the pilot-rated passenger was the pilot flying. During landing, the airplane bounced and the owner took control of the airplane and initiated a go-around. He stated that the airplane was slow to climb with the flaps fully extended and they cleared the first tree line but impacted another tree farther away from the airstrip. The owner reported he did not recall anything after the tree contact but did say that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airframe or engine. The airplane came to rest upright among small diameter trees in a nose-low, tail high attitude with the right wing substantially damaged.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.

Findings

Aircraft Configuration - Incorrect use/operation
Aircraft TE flap control system - Incorrect use/operation
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR go-around Collision during takeoff/land (Defining event)
Uncontrolled descent Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 52,Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 26, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 755 hours (Total, all aircraft), 155 hours (Total, this make and model), 755 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 20 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Pilot-rated passenger Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: January 15, 2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 416 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N2656V
Model/Series: 170 Undesignated Series 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1948 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility 
Serial Number: 18166
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: February 1, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3250 Hrs
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-300
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 145 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: KSVH,965 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 7 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:55 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 143°
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 10000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / None
Wind Direction: 140°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Taylorsville, NC (NC58)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Stoney Point, NC 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Unknown

Airport Information

Airport: Steve Miller Airstrip
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 950 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 2 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 1391 ft / 90 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Go around; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious 
Latitude, Longitude: 35.856363,-81.043316 (est)


Location: Stoney Point, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA177
Date and Time: April 2, 2022, 19:23 Local
Registration: N2656V
Aircraft: Cessna 170 
Injuries: 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N2656V
Model/Series: 170 Undesignated Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSVH,965 ft msl 
Observation Time: 19:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 7 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C /1°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 11000 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 190°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Taylorsville, NC (NC58)
Destination: Stoney Point, NC

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 35.856363,-81.043316 (est)


STONY POINT, North Carolina – Two people were injured in a small plane crash Saturday night in Alexander County, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Sunday.

Deputies responded to calls regarding the crash around 7:30 p.m. Saturday at an area near Smith Farm Road and U.S. 64, northwest of Statesville.

A single-engine plane was found to have crashed in woods, according to the deputy’s report.

Two people were inside the plane and were injured and transported to Atrium Main with non-life-threatening injuries.

Troopers said they immediately reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and secured the scene overnight. FAA officials arrived Sunday around 8:30 a.m. to assess the situation.

It is unclear at this time what exactly led to the crash and this remains an active investigation.