Thursday, April 07, 2022

Cessna 414A Chancellor, N4837A: Incident occurred April 06, 2022 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM), Alabama

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Alabama and NW Florida

Aircraft taxiing and veered off runway into the grass and became stuck.  

Alpha Aviation LLC 


Date: 06-APR-22
Time: 10:55:00Z
Regis#: N4837A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 414
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: BIRMINGHAM
State: ALABAMA

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N733EJ; accident occurred April 06, 2022 at Ryan Field Airport (KRYN), Tucson, 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:

Pacific Contractors LLC


Location: Tucson, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR22LA147
Date and Time: April 6, 2022, 14:45 Local
Registration: N733EJ
Aircraft: Cessna 172N
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing roll the airplane veered left unexpectedly. The pilot applied corrective action with rudder input, but the airplane continued to veer left, exited the left side of the runway, impacted a ditch, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut, vertical stabilizer and rudder.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that, the bolt, spacer, nut and cotter pin connecting the upper torque link and the lower torque link was missing and not observed with the wreckage. It further revealed that the upper and lower torque links were not damaged. Damage to the nose gear and the right main gear was consistent with impact damage when the airplane exited the runway and impacted a ditch.

A review of the airplane maintenance records did not reveal any recent maintenance conducted on the nose landing gear torque links.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The loss of directional control during the landing roll, due to missing hardware which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear torque links.

Findings

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Fasteners - Incorrect service/maintenance

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 70,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:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 8, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: January 27, 2022
Flight Time: (Estimated) 3100 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1000 hours (Total, this make and model), 2946 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 48 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 40 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Passenger Information

Certificate: 
Age:
Airplane Rating(s): 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N733EJ
Model/Series: 172N
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1976 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility 
Serial Number: 17268235
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 17, 2022 Annual Certified 
Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-320
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 160 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: KRYN, 2418 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:47 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 39°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 17 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 310° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / -5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Marana, AZ (KAVQ) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Eloy, AZ (E60)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 14:30 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Ryan Field Airport RYN 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2398 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 33 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4010 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Touch and go

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 32.142211,-111.17457(est)



Location: Tucson, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR22LA147
Date and Time: April 6, 2022, 15:00 Local
Registration: N733EJ
Aircraft: Cessna 172N
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N733EJ
Model/Series: 172N
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: KRYN, 2418 ft msl
Observation Time: 16:45 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C /-7°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots / , 340°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

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: 32.142211,-111.17457 (est)

Dynamic Rollover: Robinson R22 Beta II, N19VH; accident occurred April 06, 2022 at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), Maricopa 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:

Delta Leasing Inc doing business as Quantum Helicopters


Location: Phoenix, Arizona 
Accident Number: WPR22LA146
Date and Time: April 6, 2022, 20:10 Local 
Registration: N19VH
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Dynamic rollover
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The pilot in the helicopter reported that, during a night solo training flight, the helicopter was on the ground with the throttle rolled on and full collective friction applied when he used a flashlight to view the Hobbs meter. Unbeknownst to him, the collective crept up, the helicopter rolled to the right and dynamically rolled over. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer, and the main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal flight 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 while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.

Findings

Personnel issues Attention - Pilot
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft (general) - Unintentional use/operation
Aircraft Pitch control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi-to runway Loss of control on ground
Standing Dynamic rollover (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 26,Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
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 1 With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: July 9, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 21, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 177 hours (Total, all aircraft), 177 hours (Total, this make and model), 92 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 25 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N19VH
Model/Series: R22 Beta II 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2004 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 3528
Landing Gear Type: None; Skid 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 29, 2022 100 hour Certified 
Max Gross Wt.: 1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 30 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 15042 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-360
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 131 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KIWA, 1382 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 20:25 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 231°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 15 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 70° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / -9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Chandler, AZ (CHD)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Phoenix, AZ
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 19:40 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport IWA
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 1384 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 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 33.307824,-111.65545 (est)

Rotorcraft rolled over during landing. 

Date: 07-APR-22
Time: 03:21:00Z
Regis#: N19VH
Aircraft Make: ROBINSON
Aircraft Model: R22
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: PHOENIX
State: ARIZONA

Piper PA-24-260, N8547P: Incident occurred April 06, 2022 at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ), Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona

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

Aircraft landed gear up. 


Date: 06-APR-22
Time: 16:50:00Z
Regis#: N8547P
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA24
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MESA
State: ARIZONA

Just Aircraft Highlander, N622SC: Accident occurred April 05, 2022 and Incident occurred July 27, 2021

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

April 05, 2022:  Aircraft on landing, the axle broke and the wheel detached and nosed over at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL), Polk County, Florida.

Action Signs Inc doing business as Wild West Aircraft


Date: 05-APR-22
Time: 19:00:00Z
Regis#: N622SC
Aircraft Make: JUST AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Model: HIGHLANDER
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: AIR SHOW
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAKELAND
State: FLORIDA

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

July 27, 2021:   Aircraft tailwheel broke on landing at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH), Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. 

Action Signs Inc doing business as Wild West Aircraft


Date: 27-JUL-21
Time: 01:30:00Z
Regis#: N622SC
Aircraft Make: JUST AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Model: HIGHLANDER
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: OSHKOSH
State: WISCONSIN

Piper PA-32-301FT, N954MA: Incident occurred April 06, 2022 at Bangor International Airport (KBGR), Penobscot County, Maine

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Maine

Aircraft landed and veered off runway into the mud. 

Wandering Quarks LLC


Date: 06-APR-22
Time: 15:10:00Z
Regis#: N954MA
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA32
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BANGOR
State: MAINE

Aero Adventure Aventura II, N27ZX: Fatal accident occurred March 29, 2022 in Lake KÅ‚eckie, Wielkopolska, Poland

National Transportation Safety Board accident number: GAA22WA138

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards International Field Office: New York, New York

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances into Lake KÅ‚eckie, Wielkopolska, Poland.

Stephan Sachse


Date: 29-MAR-22
Time: 15:30:00Z
Regis#: N27ZX
Aircraft Make: AERO ADVENTURE
Aircraft Model: AVENTURA II
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: FATAL
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: DESTROYED
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
WIELKOPOLSKIE,  POLAND




W Å›rodowe poÅ‚udnie z wody Jeziora KÅ‚eckiego zostaÅ‚a wyciÄ…gniÄ™ta maszyna, która rozbiÅ‚a siÄ™ we wtorkowe popoÅ‚udnie. 

Na tę chwilę nie są znane dokładne okoliczności wypadku, do którego doszło 29 marca około godziny 15.30. Do tej pory służbom udało się jedynie ustalić, że motolotnia z kabiną, lecąca w rejonie Kłecka, nagle zaczęła spadać i rozbiła się o powierzchnię Jeziora Kłeckiego, około 200 metrów od południowego brzegu. Przybyłe na miejsce służby wydobyły na powierzchnię mężczyznę bez oznak życia. Przeprowadzona reanimacja nie przyniosła skutku i stwierdzono jego zgon.

Jak poinformowała nas Komenda Powiatowa Policji w Gnieźnie, pilotem maszyny był 55-letni obywatel Niemiec. Podczas działań poszukiwawczych, prowadzonych do późnych godzin, strażakom nie udało się znaleźć nikogo innego w wodach jeziora.

W środowy ranek na miejsce ponownie przybyły służby oraz przedstawiciele państwowej komisji ds. badania wypadków lotniczych, którzy dokonali oględzin miejsca zdarzenia. Po tym wrak maszyny został wydobyty na powierzchnię i ściągnięty na brzeg jeziora. Tam został on zabezpieczony i zostanie poddany dokładnym badaniom przez biegłych. Okoliczności wypadku wciąż są ustalane.

Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG, N9440D: Accident occurred April 06, 2022 at Waterville Robert LaFleur Airport (KWVL), Waterville, Maine

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; Portland, Maine

DA42 LLC


Location: Waterville, Maine 
Accident Number: ERA22LA181
Accident Number: ERA22LA183
Date and Time: April 6, 2022, 10:05 Local
Registration: N9440D
Aircraft: Cessna 172RG
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N9440D
Model/Series: 172RG No Series Exists 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)
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 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 44.529301,-69.678498 (est)

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing and incurred a propeller strike.  

Date: 06-APR-22
Time: 14:26:00Z
Regis#: N9440D
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172RG
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: WATERVILLE
State: MAINE