Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N604ND: Incident occurred May 27, 2022 at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), Clark County, Nevada

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Las Vegas, Nevada

Aircraft landed and veered off runway into a ditch.

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Date: 27-MAY-22
Time: 17:45:00Z
Regis#: N604ND
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NEVADA

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N84583: Accident occurred May 27, 2022 at Rostraver Airport (KFWQ), Monongahela, Pennsylvania

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; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Location: Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Accident Number: ERA22LA244
Date and Time: May 27, 2022, 19:00 Local 
Registration: N84583
Aircraft: Aeronca 7AC 
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On May 27, 2022, about 1900 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N84583, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Monongahela, Pennsylvania. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the accident site, witnesses reported that the airplane departed Rostraver Airport (FWQ), Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and was practicing touch and go landing maneuvers. After takeoff, the airplane pitched up “sharply, then went straight down.”

Examination of the airplane revealed that the outboard leading edges of the wings were impact damaged and both wings remained attached to the fuselage. The propeller remained attached to the engine; however, one propeller blade was splintered along the entire span and the other blade was splintered about half its span.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aeronca
Registration: N84583
Model/Series: 7AC
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: AFJ,1185 ft msl
Observation Time: 16:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 22 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C /14°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 9500 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 210°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.8 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Monongahela, PA
Destination: Monongahela, PA

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 40.218762,-79.819748 (est)

Aircraft crashed in a wooded area for unknown reasons. 

Date: 27-MAY-22
Time: 23:02:00Z
Regis#: N84583
Aircraft Make: AERONCA
Aircraft Model: 7AC
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: SERIOUS
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: MONONGAHELA
State: PENNSYLVANIA

Carlos Cabral, left, and Harry Bochter




Harry Bochter and Jacqueline Cabral

Harry Bochter

Harry Bochter

Anna Marie and Harry Bochter


Carlos Cabral helps push the Aeronca into its hangar.




November 2021 -   With a successful swing of a wooden propeller, Harry Bochter was ready to celebrate.

For his 75th birthday, he decided to pilot an airplane that is older than he is, but just barely.

“It was taken off the assembly line in May 1946. And I was taken off the assembly line in October 1946,” he joked after landing the two-seat Aeronca Champion on the grass near his home-away-from-home hangar at Finleyville Airport.

A look inside the hangar reveals why flying represents the best birthday option for Bochter. The front is full of tools and equipment for tasks such as fabricating parts – he has built his own plane – and his office in the back essentially serves as an aviation reference library, one that got its start when he was a youngster.

“My aunt had a candy store in Burgettstown, and she had magazines. There was an Air Progress,” he said. “I stared at that thing, and I just fell in love with airplanes. At the end of my stay with her, she said, ‘Do you want to take that magazine with you?’ I said, ‘yeah,’ and I still have it today.”

Bochter, who lives in Pleasant Hills, went on to join the Experimental Aircraft Association as a junior member when he was about 14. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he decided to take his interest to the next level by making a significant purchase.

“My first airplane was a 1941 Aeronca Defender. It was a World War II surplus airplane that I bought in '68, and I had that for a few years. Back then, it was just another old airplane. Now it’s a ‘warbird,’” he said, referring to vintage military aircraft that fetch premium prices.

Aeronca – that’s shorthand for Aeronautical Corp. of America – holds a prominent place in aviation history as the first successful light airplane, designed by pioneering aviator Jean A. Roche (1894-1981), who made his initial flight just eight years after the Wright Brothers.

The yellow-and-orange ’46 Aeronca that Bochter piloted actually belongs to Peters Township residents Carlos and Jacqueline Cabral, who operate Vortex Helicopter Services in hangars near his.

“The reason I’m here is because of Harry,” Carlos said. “My son and I came to visit the airport, and Harry was in his hangar working on his airplane. He was just very kind and started telling us about the airplane that he built, which is now in the helicopter’s hangar. He gave my son a wooden propeller, which is still in his bedroom, up on the wall.”

He also introduced Cabral to Gary Gries, the late aviation enthusiast who sold him the Aeronca. Bochter often works on keeping it in good condition, his penchant for producing spare parts helping to cut down on costs.

“It has a few blemishes, but it flies well,” Cabral said. “The more scratches and dings it has on it, the more it’s been used.”

Bochter used it on his birthday to circle not all that far above Finleyville Airport as his spouse of 44 years, Anna Marie, joined Cabral in chronicling the adventure on their smartphones. Harry acknowledged her role in his ability to pursue his avocation.

“It helps to have an understanding wife in all this,” he said.

Piper PA-28RT-201T Arrow IV, N2148J: Accident occurred May 29, 2022 near W4 Ranch Airport (84TE), Morgan, Bosque 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; Irving, Texas

Location: Morgan, Texas 
Accident Number: CEN22LA227
Date and Time: May 29, 2022, 15:27 Local 
Registration: N2148J
Aircraft: Piper PA-28RT-201T
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On May 29, 2022, about 1527 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28RT, N2148J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near W4 Ranch Airport (84TE), Morgan, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

While in cruise flight at 9,500 ft mean sea level (msl), the pilot observed the throttle lever creep back and a burning smell. The pilot descended to about 5,000 ft msl and observed heat in the flight deck with low #3 cylinder heat temperature and manifold pressure, followed by a loud rattling engine noise. The pilot shut off the engine and flew a forced landing to runway 17 at 84TE. The airplane touched down short of the runway and impacted a hill, which resulted in damage to the right wing. The airplane was retained for examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N2148J
Model/Series: PA-28RT-201T 
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: KINJ,685 ft msl 
Observation Time: 15:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C /20°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 18 knots / 24 knots, 160°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.67 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Pampa, TX (PPA)
Destination: Houston, TX (AXH)

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: 31.99,-97.55 (est)

Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed one (1) mile short of the runway.  

Date: 29-MAY-22
Time: 20:27:00Z
Regis#: N2148J
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA28RT
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: MORGAN
State: TEXAS

Piper PA-22-160 Tri Pacer, N8926D: Accident occurred May 27, 2022 at Northwest Regional Airport (52F), Roanoke, Denton County, Texas 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; North Texas

https://registry.faa.gov/N8926D

Location: Roanoke, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA225
Date and Time: May 27, 2022, 11:00 Local
Registration: N8926D
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-160 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N8926D
Model/Series: PA-22-160 
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 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 33.004,-97.2258 (est)
 
Piper PA-22-160 Tri Pacer, N8926D, being flipped back over on it's gear May 27 2022, at Northwest Regional Airport (52F).
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Aircraft landed and flipped over in the grass at the end of the runway.  

Date: 27-MAY-22
Time: 16:00:00Z
Regis#: N8926D
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA22
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ROANOKE
State: TEXAS

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N20487: Accident occurred May 30, 2022 at Waldron Airstrip (90WA), East Sound, 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

Point To Point Air LLC


Location: East Sound, Washington 
Accident Number: WPR22LA194
Date and Time: May 30, 2022, 11:35 Local
Registration: N20487
Aircraft: Cessna 172M 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N20487
Model/Series: 172M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter air carrier (135)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KORS,31 ft msl
Observation Time: 11:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 4 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C /10°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 190°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 4600 ft AGL
Visibility: 5 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.17 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

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: 48.71177,-123.01824 

Aircraft landed and veered off runway into the brush. 

Date: 30-MAY-22
Time: 18:30:00Z
Regis#: N20487
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: EAST SOUND
State: WASHINGTON

Lancair IV-P, N994P: Incident occurred April 07, 2022 at Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT), Lafayette Parish, Louisiana








Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing. 

Mooney Travel LLC


Date: 07-APR-22
Time: 15:35:00Z
Regis#: N994P
Aircraft Make: LANCAIR
Aircraft Model: IV
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LAFAYETTE
State: LOUISIANA

Fatal accident occurred May 30, 2022 in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California




MILPITAS, California (KGO) -- The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office says a man was killed and a woman was injured in a hang-gliding accident Monday, at Ed R. Levin County Park in Milpitas.

Authorities said the two were harnessed together in a tandem flight, when they crashed around 12 p.m.

The park is described by Milpitas fire officials as the fourth most popular spot in the Bay Area for hang-gliding and para-gliding.

Officials said the pair took off from the 1750 launch site, which is the highest launch point at the park.

"People who give tandem rides here are typically instructors, or pretty advanced flyers," a long-time paraglider who asked to remain anonymous told ABC7 News.

He described the hang-gliding and paragliding community in the Bay Area as pretty tight knit.

He said he and others are drawn to the park because it offers several launch points atop Monument Peak to match levels of experience.

However, he noted Monday afternoon's wind would make for a dangerous flight.

"You could feel the gusts," he said. "That's not very good."

The crash happened around noon. Officials said the woman was airlifted from the scene to Regional Medical Center, and her condition is currently unknown.

Because of the remote location of where the crash happened, responding agencies admitted they ran into some issues early on.

"It's very remote. The terrain is very rugged," Battalion Chief Galahad Zamora with the Milpitas Fire Department said. "It's a single lane road in order to get up to that location. It provided some challenges for our equipment and personnel to get up there and make patient contact."




The news came as a shock to residents who frequent the county park and often catch gliders touching down at a known landing zone.

San Jose resident John Golthy told ABC7 News, "They catch the wind, lift off, fly back down and land in here."

Information on the man who died, or the woman who was injured has yet to be released.

ABC7 News asked the long-time paraglider, "Are you afraid that you might know these people who were involved?" He took a moment and then replied, "Yeah. Yeah."

Batt. Chief Zamora said incidents in the area are common with hang gliders down or paragliders down.

The paraglider added, "There's accidents, but minor accidents. I'm kind of surprised to hear there's a fatal accident."