Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Enstrom F-28F Falcon, N600TA: Fatal accident occurred June 07, 2022 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio

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; Cincinnati, Ohio
Lycoming; Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Enstrom; Menominee, Michigan


Location: Greenville, Ohio
Accident Number: ERA22FA262
Date and Time: June 7, 2022, 09:40 Local 
Registration: N600TA
Aircraft: Enstrom F28 
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 7, 2022, about 0940 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28F helicopter, N600TA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Greenville, Ohio. The private pilot and his wife (a student pilot) were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot owned the helicopter, which was also used for agricultural spraying on his family farm. The helicopter was based at a private hangar facility in Greenville. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who visited the facility after the accident, the pilot, and his wife, were observed on surveillance video departing the facility at 0925. The spray equipment had been removed from the helicopter. Several witnesses saw the helicopter flying in the local area at an altitude between 500 and 1,000 ft mean sea level (msl). About 0940, law enforcement received a 911 call that the helicopter had crashed in the driveway of the pilot’s residence, about 3 miles from the hangar facility.

The helicopter came to rest upright, with its skids fully spread and a postaccident fire consumed the aft cockpit area to the forward tail boom area. All three main rotor blades remained secured to the mast and were undamaged. The tail rotor gear box was intact, and one tail rotor blade was bent about 90°. The other blade sustained minor damage. The cockpit area was crushed, but the instrument panel was intact and undamaged. The windshield was shattered. There were no ground scars or impact marks observed around the main wreckage.  A ½-inch coaxial cable that ran from a power-pole on the street directly to the home was severed and laying on the ground to the left and right of the main wreckage. The tail rotor guard was broken in two sections and found about 20-30 ft behind the main wreckage, along with a cargo door. Both sets of flight controls were installed in the helicopter. Though breaks in the flight control system were observed due to fire and impact damage, flight control continuity was established for all major flight controls.

There were no witnesses to the accident and the pilot was not in contact with air traffic control. A search for air traffic control radar data revealed no radar data was captured for the flight. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) flight tracking equipment was installed on the helicopter, but no tracking data was captured for the accident flight.

According to a pilot that flew spraying operations in the accident helicopter, he said the pilot had planned to fly to the Warren County Airport (I68), Lebanon, Ohio, that day to drop the helicopter off for scheduled maintenance.

The helicopter wreckage was retained for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Enstrom
Registration: N600TA
Model/Series: F28 F 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Agricultural aircraft (137)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KVES,1008 ft msl 
Observation Time: 09:50 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C /19°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots / , 270°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 1500 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.83 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Greenville, OH (None) 
Destination: Greenville, OH

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 40.048345,-84.614168

Rotorcraft crashed under unknown circumstances and caught on fire.

Date: 07-JUN-22
Time: 13:20:00Z
Regis#: N600TA
Aircraft Make: ENSTROM
Aircraft Model: F-28F
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: FATAL
Flight Crew: 1 fatal
Pax: 1 fatal
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: GREENVILLE
State: OHIO

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.

Krista Zimmer
1987 - 2022
~




GREENVILLE -- Krista A. Zimmer age 35 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022. Krista was born April 2, 1987 in Greenville, Ohio. She is the daughter of Dale and Teri (Hollinger) Hartman of Greenville.

Krista was the co-owner of Agri Air LLC with her husband Charles. She also was a Crop Insurance Agent and a Precision Meter Master. She was previously employed with the Sears Company and Greenville National Bank. She was a Girl Scout Co-Leader and volunteered at St. Mary's School in the library. Krista loved spending time with her daughters playing games, reading books and doing craft projects.

Krista was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Paul and Phyllis Hollinger and paternal grandparents Evelyn Edwards and Deo Hartman.

She was married June 4, 2010 to Charles R. Zimmer who passed away on June 9, 2022.

Krista's survivors in addition to her parents are her daughters, Alexi and Cora Zimmer; sisters Heather (Micah) Ashworth and Nicole Potts; and nieces and nephews Theo and Sophie Ashworth, Adam, Eric, and Roxi Potts, DJ, Ashlyn, Ethan and Nadalyn Zimmer, Amelia and Henry Zimmer.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Josh Welker officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday June 15, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to St. Mary's School, 238 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio, 45331. A future benefit account will be established for Alexi and Cora Zimmer at Greenville National Bank.

Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.zecharbailey.com for the Zimmer Family.

Charles Ray Zimmer
DECEMBER 21, 1987 – JUNE 9, 2022
~

Charles R. Zimmer, age 34 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. Charles was born December 21, 1987 in Greenville, Ohio. He is the son of Kirk and Diane (Hathaway) Zimmer of Arcanum, Ohio.

Charles was the co-owner of Agri Air LLC with his wife Krista. He also partnered with his brother to farm. He was previously employed with K-mart, F & P and Fastenal. Charles was an avid blood donor and enjoyed playing games with his family and friends. He loved teaching his daughters about farming.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Krista A. Zimmer, whom he married June 4, 2010. Krista passed away on June 7, 2022. He was also preceded by paternal grandparent Dale Zimmer; maternal grandparents John and Iris Hathaway.

Charles’s survivors in addition to his parents are his daughters Alexi and Cora Zimmer; brothers Doug (Karla) Zimmer, Philip (Haven) Zimmer and sister Erica Zimmer; paternal grandparent Beverly Zimmer; nieces and nephews DJ, Ashlyn, Ethan and Nadalyn Zimmer, Amelia and Henry Zimmer, Theo and Sophie Ashworth, Adam, Eric and Roxie Potts.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Josh Welker officiating. Burial will follow at Greenmound Cemetery New Madison, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to St. Mary’s School 238 W. Third St. Greenville, Ohio 45331. A future benefit account will be established for Alexi and Cora Zimmer at Greenville National Bank.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.zecharbailey.com for the Zimmer Family.







UPDATE: 34-year-old Charles Zimmer, who was brought via Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital in critical condition, later passed away in the hospital, according to the Montgomery County Coroner.

GREENVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — The Darke County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims of a fiery helicopter crash as a married couple from Darke County.

According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch, a helicopter crashed at the 5000 block of Hogpath road around 9:40 am. in Greenville.

Deputies from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office were first to arrive on the scene, where they found a two-seater helicopter on fire and producing heavy smoke. They were joined by fire and rescue teams from Greenville and Arcanum.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a couple had been trapped inside the helicopter. Bystanders were working with deputies in an attempt to free the two occupants and put out the flames.

According to Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker, people were bringing buckets of water and fire extinguishers from a nearby home in an attempt to quench the blaze.

“It was through heroic efforts of deputies who worked the scene as well some bystanders who were working hard,” said Whittaker. “I’m very proud of the deputies and citizens that helped out on this.”

Crews were able to free one of the occupants, 34-year-old Charles Zimmer, who was brought via Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital in critical condition. He later passed away in the hospital, according to the Montgomery County Coroner.

The other victim, 35-year-old Krista Zimmer, was declared dead on the scene.

According to a release by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, the two victims are married and lived in the home near where the helicopter crashed. The couple has been known to take off and land from their home which is surrounded by farm ground in a rural area of Darke County.

Some deputies received minor injuries from the heat as well as lacerations while trying to free the occupants, Whittaker said. They were treated on the scene.

The Darke County Coroner was also on the scene and reconstruction crews will document the scene. The NTSB and FAA will continue the investigation from there. As of Tuesday afternoon, the FAA had arrived on the scene. The NTSB is expected to arrive Wednesday morning.

It is unknown what may have caused the crash or if the couple was attempting a landing or taking off at the time of the crash.

The road has been closed between Jaysville-St. Johns Road and S.R. 127. Whittaker said it will remain closed for the day and possibly into the evening as crews investigate the crash.

Watch: Investigation underway into cars racing on runway at Medina Municipal Airport (1G5)

MEDINA, Ohio (WJW) — The FOX 8 I TEAM has uncovered an investigation into cars racing on the runway of the Medina Municipal Airport.

Cars were reportedly speeding on the runway even with the airport open for planes to take off and land.

Now, Medina police and the Federal Aviation Administration are asking questions. And, the I-Team went to the office of the company running airport operations.

Tiny airport. Big trouble.

Video posted on social media shows cars barreling down the runway. In one shot, it appears two cars are racing.

And, in multiple videos the cars zoom by someone standing in the middle of the runway.

When the I-Team went to the office for Flight Services of Medina, they met Eric Olson.

He said, “We’re trying to straighten this out, absolutely.”

He said he’s not sure how the airfield turned into a race track. But, he also said, he’s worried about a young worker losing his career over this.

So, the I-Team asked, “You’re worried about somebody losing their job, but shouldn’t somebody be worried about losing their life over something like that?” Olson answered with, “There was no safety issue involved.”

The I-Team, then, followed by asking how was there no safety issue?

Olson said, “I was told people were monitoring the radios and making sure traffic was clear.”

The I-Team also showed the video of the cars to a pilot and met Dave Sherman as he flew into and out of Medina Airport.

He said: “It could be a real problem.”

He added, “I think it’s gotta stop for sure. That could be a disaster.”

Meantime, just on the other side of the Medina Airport, you see roads lined with homes. When the I-Team told one neighbor about cars speeding on the runway, she reacted by saying that definitely is a concern. It wouldn’t take much for a plane to have to make a sudden move and, somehow then, end up in a backyard.

The FAA released a brief statement. It said, “The FAA is working with airport authorities and the local police department to investigate the incident.”

A report shows Medina police investigating “…trespassing/reckless operation on a runway.”

The I-Team also reached out to the mayor of Medina. He said he had no comment since the investigation is ongoing.

The Medina Airport has no control tower. Pilots have to pay attention and watch out for everything.

And, the pilot told the I-Team that flying in can be tricky due to tall trees nearby.

Police are investigating at least one incident with cars on the runway from last month. The I-Team also asked Eric Olson, ”what about shutting down the airport before something like that?”

He answered, ‘Well, that would’ve been something if I had been asked permission, normally, we would do.”

Beech 58TC Turbo Baron, N156A: Incident occurred June 06, 2022 at Kent State University Airport (1G3), Ohio

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

Aircraft struck a deer on landing Runway 01, damaging propeller and engine.  

Skymook Aviation LLC


Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 00:38:00Z
Regis#: N156A
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: B58TC
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: KENT
State: OHIO

Piper PA-32R-300, N901BW: Accident occurred June 05, 2022 at Gettysburg Municipal Airport (0D8), Potter County, South Dakota

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; Rapid City, South Dakota


Location: Gettysburg, South Dakota
Accident Number: CEN22LA257
Date and Time: June 5, 2022, 11:35 Local
Registration: N901BW
Aircraft: Piper PA-32R-300 Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 5, 2022, about 1135 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N901BW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gettysburg, South Dakota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that the nose landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout. A postaccident examination revealed damage to the engine mount. A detailed airframe examination is planned.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N901BW
Model/Series: PA-32R-300
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: KPIR, 1719 ft msl
Observation Time: 11:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 39 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C /13°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 14 knots / , 120°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 3900 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.73 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Falls City, NE (FNB)
Destination: Gettysburg, SD (0D8)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 44.986611,-99.952889 (est)

Aircraft nose wheel collapsed on landing.  

Date: 05-JUN-22
Time: 16:35:00Z
Regis#: N901BW
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA-32
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: GETTYSBURG
State: SOUTH DAKOTA

Robinson R44, N94WC: Accident occurred June 06, 2022 in Henderson, Rusk 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; North Texas

MidState Service & Aviation


Location: Henderson, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA234
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 09:50 Local
Registration: N94WC
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER 
Registration: N94WC
Model/Series: R44
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
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 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
Latitude, Longitude: 32.1532,-94.7994 (est)

Rotorcraft crashed under unknown circumstances during practice flight. Rotorcraft is inverted. 

Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 14:50:00Z
Regis#: N94WC
Aircraft Make: ROBINSON
Aircraft Model: R44
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: SERIOUS
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: HENDERSON
State: TEXAS

Cessna 170, N4067V: Accident occurred June 06, 2022 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming

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; Casper, Wyoming


Location: Wheatland, Wyoming
Accident Number: WPR22LA200
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 08:20 Local 
Registration: N4067V
Aircraft: Cessna 170 
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N4067V
Model/Series: 170 
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: 
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEAN,4774 ft msl
Observation Time: 08:30 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C /9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.91 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 42.0556,-104.93188 (est)

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances after departure. 

Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 14:22:00Z
Regis#: N4067V
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 170
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)
City: WHEATLAND
State: WYOMING

Bearhawk, N22LD: Accident occurred June 06, 2022 at Holbrook Municipal Airport (P14), Navajo County, Arizona

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; Scottsdale, Arizona
Location: Holbrook, Arizona 
Accident Number: WPR22LA199
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 08:17 Local 
Registration: N22LD
Aircraft: LARRY L DRIVER BEARHAWK 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: LARRY L DRIVER
Registration: N22LD
Model/Series: BEARHAWK
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: KINW,4886 ft msl
Observation Time: 07:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 29 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C /3°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

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: 34.940722,-110.1385 (est)

Aircraft landed Runway 21, bounced, veered off the right side of the runway (traversed through about 700 feet of brush/sand), and hit a berm. All of the landing gear sustained damage (one gear separated) and the left-wing was damaged. 

Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 15:17:00Z
Regis#: N22LD
Aircraft Make: BEARHAWK
Aircraft Model: P140N
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: HOLBROOK
State: ARIZONA

Cessna 182G Skylane, N2118R: Fatal accident occurred June 06, 2022 near Kenedy Regional Airport (2R9), Karnes 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 traveled to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entities: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
Textron Aviation; Wichita, Kansas


Location: Kenedy, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22FA232
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 15:22 Local
Registration: N2118R
Aircraft: Cessna 182G 
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 6, 2022, at 1522 central daylight time, a Cessna 182G airplane, N2118R, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Kenedy, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data revealed that the flight departed the New Braunfels National Airport (BAZ), at 1452 and proceeded southbound toward Kenedy Regional Airport (2R9), Kenedy, Texas. The airplane briefly reached an altitude of 6,300 ft mean sea level (msl) before descending to 5,600 ft msl. About 1508, while the airplane was about 23 miles north of 2R9, the pilot initiated a descent that continued until the final data point. About 1516, the pilot appeared to alter course slightly to align with the extended centerline for runway 16 at 2R9. About 3 seconds before the final data point, the flight track depicted the airplane entering a gradual left turn, as shown in figure 1. The final data point was recorded at 1522:15 with a corresponding altitude of 550 ft msl.

The accident site was located about 0.8 miles north of the runway 16 approach threshold at an approximate elevation of 368 ft. This was about 0.12 miles east of the final ADS-B data point. A ground impact scar was located about 18 ft west of the airplane wreckage. The wreckage came to rest along a wire fence and tree line. The fuselage and both wings exhibited damage consistent with impact forces, and the cockpit/cabin area was compromised.





Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N2118R
Model/Series: 182G 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: K2R9,289 ft msl
Observation Time: 15:15 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1.05 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 37°C /21°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 19 knots / 0 knots, 130°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.67 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: New Braunfels, TX (BAZ)
Destination: Kenedy, TX (2R9)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 28.84258,-97.86662 

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.

Carin Kopecki


Raley Wayne







SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Federal transportation officials are investigating a Monday plane crash about 50 miles southeast of San Antonio that killed both people onboard, including the pilot, according to Texas Highway Patrol. 

The pilot was identified as 32-year-old Carin Kopecki, a native of Hobson in Karnes County. The passenger was identified only as "a male minor." 

The two were aboard a Cessna 182G Skylane that was making its way to Kenedy Airport when it crashed while nearing its destination around 3:30 p.m. A cause wasn't immediately provided by authorities. 

First responders from the Karnes County Sheriff's Office, Karnes County EMS and multiple local volunteer fire departments. 

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting the investigation. 


KENEDY, Texas – According to a preliminary report, a single-engine Cessna 182 that crashed on Monday took off from New Braunfels National Airport in New Braunfels, Texas. The plane headed towards Kenedy Regional Airport prior to crashing.

A National Transportation Safety Board investigator arrived on the scene on Tuesday. The wreckage will be recovered on Wednesday, June 8.

Once on the scene, the investigator will begin documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The investigator will request radar data, weather information, maintenance records and the pilot’s medical records.

NTSB investigators will also look at the human, machine and environment as the outline of the investigation.

A preliminary report, including all the factual information learned to date, should publish 15 days after the accident.

At this stage of an investigation, it is too soon for NTSB to state a cause. The investigators will provide factual information when available.

Investigations involving fatalities, and other major investigations, usually take between 12 and 24 months to complete.

Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV, N160LL: Fatal accident occurred June 06, 2022 near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (KECP), Panama City, Bay 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 traveled to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Birmingham, Alabama
Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach, Florida 
Lycoming Engines; Williamsport, Pennsylvania 

Prestige Aviation Group LLC


Location: Panama City, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22FA261
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 16:10 Local
Registration: N160LL
Aircraft: Piper PA-28RT-201 
Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On June 6, 2022, about 1610 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28RT-201, N160LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Panama City, Florida. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and another passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The morning of the accident, the airplane arrived at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), Panama City, Florida, and parked on a local fixed based operator (FBO) ramp at 0941. About 1100, the FBO moved the airplane closer to the edge of the ramp because the pilot and passengers were not returning until later in the day.

A review of security camera video revealed that the pilot returned to the airplane about 1530. He opened the baggage compartment, entered and exited the cockpit multiple times, walked around the front of the airplane, and only stopped in front of each wing, never the engine or cowling, until the two passengers arrived at 1541. At 1551, the airplane began to taxi and exited the FBO ramp.

According to preliminary Automatic Dependent System Broadcast (ADS-B) data, which began at 1551:55, the airplane began the takeoff roll about 1606. After the airplane reached a peak altitude of about 1,200 ft mean sea level (msl) it began to descend and initiated a 180° left turn. The airplane completed the turn, continued to descend, and impacted trees and terrain about 1.7 miles from the threshold of runway 34. The ADS-B data ended about 190 ft south of the main wreckage.  

The airplane came to rest upright in an area of dense brush at an elevation of 25 ft. All major components of the airplane were located in the vicinity of the main wreckage. The leading edge of both wings exhibited impact damage along the entire span. The flaps were extended to 40° and the landing gear was in the extended position. The left side of the empennage was partially impact separated and was bent to the right side of the airplane. The horizontal stabilator, vertical stabilizer, and rudder all remained attached to the empennage. Flight control cable continuity was established from the cockpit to the flight control surfaces. Oil was noted along the right bottom side of the fuselage.

Examination of the engine revealed a hole in the crankcase near the No. 4 cylinder. The engine was disassembled and continuity of the crankshaft was confirmed. There were no anomalies noted on the main journals of the crankshaft. The No. 4 connecting rod journal exhibited thermal damage and bearing material was found welded/smeared to the crankshaft journal. The No. 4 connecting rod cap, connecting rod bolts, and bearing pieces were found in the oil sump along with other metallic debris and a trace amount of oil. The oil drain plug remained seated and safety wired to the oil sump. The oil pump rotated freely by hand. It was disassembled and no scoring was noted on the oil pump gears or the housing. The oil pressure sensor was separated from the engine. The copper line was fractured at the fitting to the accessory section of the crankcase. The copper line and oil pressure sensor were retained for further examination.

Examination of the pavement in the parking area of the FBO revealed a trail of oil drops that led to a small puddle of oil where the airplane was initially parked. A second larger area of oil staining that measured about 6 ft by 6 ft, was found at the 2nd parking location (where the airplane had been moved by the FBO personnel), which was where the pilot conducted his walk-around and loaded passengers before he started the engine for taxi and takeoff. 

According to a copy of the most recent annual inspection, which was completed on May 11, 2022, the airplane had a tachometer time of 508.6 hours. At the time of the annual inspection, a new avionics system was installed which included a Dynon Skyview HDX and a Dynon EFISD10A. Both units were retained and sent for data download at the NTSB Recorders Laboratory.

According to a flight log located in wreckage, on June 5, 2022, the airplane had a tachometer time of 511.5 hours. Furthermore, on May 25, 2022, a flight was performed by the pilot, and it indicated “Fly Test” next to his name.





Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N160LL
Model/Series: PA-28RT-201
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: ECP,69 ft msl 
Observation Time: 15:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C /22°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 5000 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 10 knots / , 190°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.85 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: Panama City, FL (ECP) 
Destination: Orlando, FL (ORL)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 30.323999,-85.775898

Aircraft declared mayday due to a fire in the aircraft and crashed shortly after departure. 

Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 21:10:00Z
Regis#: N160LL
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA-28T
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: FATAL
Total Fatal: 2
Flight Crew: 1 fatal
Pax: 1 fatal; 1 unknown injuries 
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: INITIAL CLIMB (ICL)
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: DESTROYED
City: PANAMA CITY
State: FLORIDA

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.


Corey Lamar Lamb
November 5, 1977 - June 6, 2022


Corey Lamar Lamb


Corey Lamar Lamb was born on November 05, 1977 in Orlando, Florida, to Thomas L. and Barbara A. Lamb. Corey is a graduate of Boone High School class of 1995. He matriculated to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications. Corey went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Robert Morris University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Corey was a creative entrepreneur who always looked for ways to enhance the community. Corey owned a yogurt shop: “Oopsy Scoopsy”, located downtown in the City Beautiful facing the Amway Center. His major venture included an eco-friendly transportation service: “OCartz”. Corey also launched a successful watersports company: “Turkquoise Adventures and Jet Skiz”, located in Turks & Caicos.

Corey was an avid golfer, reader and traveler. He enjoyed golfing in various locations around the world. He once golfed with Steve Harvey in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (and he beat him)! Corey was a worldwide traveler and met a cousin in China, who played for the Harlem Globetrotters, who he’d never met. Corey enjoyed life to the fullest and made life enjoyable for others.

Corey is survived by his parents. Sons, Braxton and Christian, and their mother, Crystal Garcia. A brother, Gandre Bynum. Aunts, Mary Lamb and Cheryl (Robert) Smith; and an uncle, Larry Brinson. He also leaves other relatives and devoted friends to cherish his/their memories.



Ernesto Rosias



Heidi Kemner, Senior Air Safety Investigator
National Transportation Safety Board




PANAMA CITY, Florida (WJHG/WECP) - NewsChannel 7 is continuing to follow the investigation into a plane crash that killed two people and seriously injured another Monday afternoon in Bay County.

“Talking about a reporting of a plane crash somewhere south of the airport on Highway 388,” Bay County Sheriff’s Office PIO Ruth Corley said.

Multiple area law enforcement agencies, alongside the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, responded to this report close to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

“The Bay County Sheriff’s Office air unit went up to help with the search and we were able to locate a downed plane,” said Corley.

Corley said the downed plane was a Piper PA-28RT-201. The three passengers on board were men from Orlando.

“They came in that same day they flew in {Monday}, gassed up, spent a couple of hours or so, at the airport, and then were flying out,” said Corley.

After the men flew out from the airport, the pilot declared an emergency and tried to fly back before crashing.

Corley said where the plane crashed was just 0.8 miles short of the runway. When law enforcement arrived, Corley said two of the men aboard were pronounced dead on the scene and the third was taken to a local hospital where he’s listed in critical condition.

BCSO reports the two dead were identified as Ernesto Rosias, 54, and believed to be the pilot, and Corey L. Lamb, 44, a passenger. The injured passenger was identified as Sertone Starks, 44.

NewsChannel 7 confirmed the Piper had been parked at Sheltair Aviation. We asked Corley if there were any issues with the plane while parked at Sheltair.

“We don’t know. That will be something for the FAA and NTSB, they’re qualified to investigate if there were any problems with the plane or history of problems with the plane,” said Corley.

An investigation that is still ongoing. NewsChannel 7 reached out to the FAA for comment on the investigation, but did not hear back. ECP officials also declined to comment since the investigation was handed over.


Heidi Kemner, Senior Air Safety Investigator
National Transportation Safety Board

Cirrus SR22, N787CD: Accident occurred June 06, 2022 at Howard County Airport (M77), Nashville, Arkansas










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; Little Rock, Arkansas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://registry.faa.gov/N787CD

Location: Nashville, Arkansas
Accident Number: CEN22LA235
Date and Time: June 6, 2022, 08:00 Local
Registration: N787CD
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP 
Registration: N787CD
Model/Series: SR22 
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: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.997194,-93.838083 (est)

Aircraft ran off the end of the runway and through a chain link fence. 

Date: 06-JUN-22
Time: 13:00:00Z
Regis#: N787CD
Aircraft Make: CIRRUS
Aircraft Model: SR22
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: NASHVILLE
State: ARKANSAS

Beech 19A Musketeer Sport, N2127U: Incident occurred June 05, 2022 at Custer Airport (KTTF), Monroe, Michigan

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan

Aircraft landed hard, bounced and landing gear collapsed. 


Date: 05-JUN-22
Time: 19:15:00Z
Regis#: N2127U
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 19
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: INSTRUCTION
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MONROE
State: MICHIGAN