Monday, July 11, 2022

Cessna T210R Turbo Centurion, N6353U: Accident occurred July 07, 2022 at Stanley Airport (2U7), Custer County, Idaho

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.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Keliher, Zoƫ

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho

Carob Air

Location: Stanley, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR22LA248
Date and Time: July 7, 2022, 14:40 Local
Registration: N6353U
Aircraft: Cessna T210R 
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

On July 07, 2022, about 1440 Mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210R, N6353U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stanley, Idaho. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight.

The pilot stated that after an uneventful flight, he entered the proximity of the destination airport at about 1,500 feet agl. He noted that the airport’s north windsock indicated a direct crosswind and the south windsock indicated the wind was from the southwest at 10-15 mph. He decided to land on runway 17 and maneuvered the airplane to adjoin the downwind leg of the traffic pattern around midfield.

During the landing phase, he was unable to maintain a stable approach and performed a go-around immediately after touching down. He then made an approach to runway 35 and touched down on the runway surface just past the south windsock (located about 1/3 down the runway). With about 2,300 feet of runway remaining, the pilot immediately applied heavy braking and retracted the wing flaps. The brakes did not respond and he attempted to rapidly depress and release them (pump) several times.

Despite his attempts, the brakes did not function and he was unable to stop the airplane. The airplane continued off the end of the runway, down a hill, and collided with trees.

The airplane had undergone an annual inspection on July 01, 2022, or 6 days prior to the accident. Since that maintenance, he had flown the airplane on three flights, all of which required minimal braking. The airplane was recovered for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N6353U
Model/Series: T210R 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KBOI, 2823 ft msl 
Observation Time: 14:23 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 69 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C /4°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 11 knots / , 310°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.82 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Departure Point: Boise, ID (BOI)
Destination: Stanley, ID

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 44.211689,-114.93437

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances during takeoff and came to rest at end of runway.  

Date: 06-JUL-22
Time: 20:40:00Z
Regis#: N6353U
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: T210R
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: SIGHT SEEING
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 135
City: STANLEY
State: IDAHO

Collision with Object (non-CFIT): Van's RV-8, N207RV; accident occurred February 24, 2022 in Pinon, 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:


Location: Pinon, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR22LA107
Date and Time: February 24, 2022, 08:45 Local
Registration: N207RV
Aircraft: ROSS JONATHAN RV-8 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during low-level flight, the airplane struck a power distribution line. Subsequently, the top section of the vertical stabilizer and rudder separated and sustained substantial damage. The pilot landed at a nearby airfield without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of 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 clearance from power lines during low-level flight.

Findings

Personnel issues Task monitoring/vigilance - Pilot
Aircraft Altitude - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Wire - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-low-alt flying Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Private
Age: 44, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 1, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 4, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 4191 hours (Total, all aircraft), 37 hours (Total, this make and model), 2652 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 33 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 17 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROSS JONATHAN 
Registration: N207RV
Model/Series: RV-8 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: 80094
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: September 2, 2021 Condition 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 867 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91 installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A1A
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 180 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: KFLG,7018 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 109 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 08:57 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 228°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 270°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: -6°C / -13°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Farmington, NM (FMN)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Rosamond, CA (L00)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 08:02 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Prescott Regional Airport PRC
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 5045 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7619 ft / 150 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Precautionary landing

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: 36.101143,-110.25039 (est)

Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+, N476JC: Incident occurred July 07, 2022 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Des Moines, Iowa

Aircraft declared an emergency due to an engine failure and post flight inspection showed missing engine cowling. 

Bandyco LLC


Date: 07-JUL-22
Time: 13:45:00Z
Regis#: N476JC
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 560
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: FORT DODGE
State: IOWA

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N9010H; accident occurred February 26, 2022 at Banning Municipal Airport (KBNG), Riverside County, California















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AIRCRAFT: 1976 Cessna 172 N9010H, 17265898

Current Total Time  4536.4, Tach 3004.0; Last Annual Inspection on 08/01/21 at 4093.0

ENGINE: Lycoming O-320-E2D, s/n:  L-42949-27A

TSMOH 1022.4. Last Annual Inspection on 08/01/21

PROPELLER:  McCauley  1C160-DTM, s/n:  726516

Current Total Time   2391.4.  Last Annual Inspection on 08/01/21              

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Garmin 430 GPS
Garmin GTR 225 Comm
PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel
King KLN 89B GPS
Stratus Appareo ES Transponder

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT: On 2/26/22, the aircraft struck a hangar door during an attempted landing at the Banning Municipal Airport.                                         
DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES:  

The damage includes but may not be limited to the following:  

The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, both wings, the fuselage, the tail section, the landing gear, and the engine cowling.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT: Air Transport, 3011 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. Stored Outside.

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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; Riverside, California

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Flex Air Holdings Inc

Location: Banning, California
Accident Number: WPR22LA111
Date and Time: February 26, 2022, 09:30 Local 
Registration: N9010H
Aircraft: Cessna 172M 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The solo student pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare the airplane porpoised and veered left. He applied full engine power and attempted to go-around however, the airplane continued to veer left. Concerned the airplane would not become airborne, he aborted the go-around and applied brakes. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a parked vehicle and hanger. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hangar.

Findings

Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Student/instructed pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Student pilot Information

Certificate: Student 
Age: 35, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 8, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 77.5 hours (Total, all aircraft), 45.5 hours (Total, this make and model), 11.6 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 35.4 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 18.7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N9010H
Model/Series: 172M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 17265898
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: February 11, 2022 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4498 Hrs as of last inspection 
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91 installed, activated, aided in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-320-E2D
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 150 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: KPSP,409 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 18 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 109°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots / 15 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 360° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.36 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / -16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: San Diego, CA (KMYF)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Banning, CA (KBNG)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 08:30 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: BANNING MUNI BNG
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2222 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 26
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4955 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Go around

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: 33.922556,-116.85097 (est)

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N5177H: Accident occurred July 07, 2022 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska

National Transportation Safety Board - Accident Number: CEN22LA309  

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska

Aircraft experienced engine issues and made a forced landing in a field. 


Date: 08-JUL-22
Time: 00:35:00Z
Regis#: N5177H
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: FRIEND
State: NEBRASKA

Aerodynamic Stall / Spin: Kitfox 4-1200, N494KF; accident occurred February 27, 2022 in Woodstock, Bowie County, Texas








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; Dallas, Texas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Woodstock, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA133
Date and Time: February 27, 2022, 17:00 Local
Registration: N494KF
Aircraft: Kitfox 4-1200
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot departed from a river sand bar, and shortly after takeoff the airplane encountered an unexpected left quartering tailwind. The pilot reported that the airplane’s left wing stalled, which induced a spin at a low altitude. The airplane’s left wing and forward left fuselage impacted the shallow river water and sustained substantial damage. Since the accident, the airplane washed away in the river current and has not been located.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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 proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Findings

Environmental issues Tailwind - Effect on operation
Aircraft Airspeed - Not attained/maintained
Aircraft Angle of attack - Capability exceeded
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Initial climb Aerodynamic stall/spin (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 38, 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 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 24, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 5, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 451 hours (Total, all aircraft), 13 hours (Total, this make and model), 393 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 46 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 25 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Kitfox 
Registration: N494KF
Model/Series: 4-1200 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1994
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 
Serial Number: 1857
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Condition 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 385 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power:
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Dusk
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTXK, 361 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 17:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 109°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 10°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.31 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 12°C / -3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Woodstock, TX 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Atlanta, TX (ATA) 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G

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: 33.579925,-94.422579 (est)

Preventing Similar Accidents

Prevent Aerodynamic Stalls at Low Altitude

While maneuvering an airplane at low altitude in visual meteorological conditions, many pilots fail to avoid conditions that lead to an aerodynamic stall, recognize the warning signs of a stall onset, and apply appropriate recovery techniques. Many stall accidents result when a pilot is momentarily distracted from the primary task of flying, such as while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, during an emergency, or when fixating on ground objects.

An aerodynamic stall can happen at any airspeed, at any altitude, and with any engine power setting. Pilots need to be honest with themselves about their knowledge of stalls and preparedness to recognize and handle a stall situation. Training can help pilots fully understand the stall phenomenon, including angle-of-attack concepts and how weight, center of gravity, turbulence, maneuvering loads and other factors can affect an airplane's stall characteristics. The stall characteristics may be different in each type of plane, so learn them before you fly.

The stall airspeeds marked on the airspeed indicator (for example, the bottom of the green arc and the bottom of the white arc) typically represent steady flight speeds at 1G at the airplane's maximum gross weight in the specified configuration. Maneuvering loads and other factors can increase the airspeed at which the airplane will stall. For example, increasing bank angle can increase stall speed exponentially.

Reducing angle of attack by lowering the airplane's nose at the first indication of a stall is the most important immediate response for stall avoidance and stall recovery. This may seem counterintuitive at low altitudes, but is a necessary first step.

See http://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-alerts/documents/SA_019.pdf for additional resources.

The NTSB presents this information to prevent recurrence of similar accidents. Note that this should not be considered guidance from the regulator, nor does this supersede existing FAA Regulations (FARs).

Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N90558: Accident occurred July 07, 2022 at Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), Washington County, Oregon

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.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Hicks, Michael

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, Oregon

Hagele Aviation LLC


Location: Portland, Oregon
Accident Number: WPR22LA250
Date and Time: July 7, 2022, 20:30 Local
Registration: N90558
Aircraft: Cessna 172P 
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N90558
Model/Series: 172P 
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: KHIO, 196 ft msl
Observation Time: 19:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C /15°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 320°
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Portland, OR 
Destination: Portland, OR

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 45.542122,-122.95072 (est)

Aircraft bounced on landing, initiated a go-around, stalled, touched back down and veered off runway into the grass.  

Date: 08-JUL-22
Time: 04:00:00Z
Regis#: N90558
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: PORTLAND
State: OREGON

Piper PA-22-150, N1799P: Accident occurred February 27, 2022 at Johnson County Airport (KBYG), Buffalo, 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; Denver

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Buffalo, Wyoming
Accident Number: WPR22LA113
Date and Time: February 27, 2022, 20:30 Local
Registration: N1799P
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-150 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N1799P
Model/Series: PA-22-150
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:
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: 44.381083,-106.7218 (est)

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N83552: Accident occurred July 09, 2022 at Bentonville Municipal Airport (KVBT), 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. 

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Rodi, Jennifer

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

Summit Aviation LLC


Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Accident Number: CEN22LA314
Date and Time: July 9, 2022, 09:00 Local 
Registration: N83552
Aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 
Registration: N83552
Model/Series: PA-18-150 
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: KVBT,1296 ft msl
Observation Time: 08:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 4 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 0°C /0°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3300 ft AGL
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 4 knots / , 340°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.11 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: 36.405681,-94.173542

Aircraft on landing lost control and struck a hay bale. 

Date: 09-JUL-22
Time: 14:00:00Z
Regis#: N83552
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA18
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BENTONVILLE
State: ARKANSAS

System/Component Malfunction/Failure (Non-Power): Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N7943Y; accident occurred February 28, 2022 at Republic Airport (KFRG), Farmingdale, Nassau County, New York


























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; Farmingdale, New York

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Sherman Aviation LLC

Century Air 


Location: Farmingdale, New York
Accident Number: ERA22LA138
Date and Time: February 28, 2022, 11:56 Local
Registration: N7943Y
Aircraft: Piper PA-30 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Analysis

Prior to landing during the commercial multi-engine checkride flight, the pilot performed the flight school’s landing checklist as he flew s-turns on the final approach leg to slow for traffic ahead. The pilot reported that “during the unstable approach my attention was divided between obliging the DPE’s (designated pilot examiner) advisements, slower traffic ahead of us, traffic behind, and listening (for a) possibl(e)…go-around (instruction) due to poor spacing.” He stated that he did not see the amber gear-up light illuminate and did not hear the landing gear warning horn. The pilot further reported that during the approach, the DPE advised him to not “reduce the power that much, we’re going to get behind the power curve and sink”, which he heeded. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the landing gear motor circuit breaker was open. During recovery of the airplane from the runway, a mechanic reset the circuit breaker, after which the landing gear operated normally. Subsequent testing of the landing gear revealed that the landing gear warning horn and the green landing gear down and locked indicator light functioned normally. According to the airplane owner’s handbook, the amber light should flash when power is reduced on one engine with the landing gear up. The landing gear warning horn should sound when power is reduced on both engines below about 12 inches of manifold pressure if the landing gear is not down and locked. Given the pilot’s report of landing with some engine power applied, the power setting may have been above the threshold to activate the landing gear warning horn.

Another pilot reported that a similar event occurred about two months prior to the accident. During an approach, when he moved the landing gear selector to the down position, there was no noise, and the landing gear down and locked indicator light did not illuminate. He performed a go around, and then discovered that the landing gear motor circuit breaker was open. He reset the circuit breaker and lowered the landing gear, which operated normally thereafter.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The flight crew’s failure to verify the landing gear position prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was an overload in the landing gear motor electrical circuit which resulted in the circuit breaker opening, preventing the landing gear from extending.

Findings

Personnel issues Identification/recognition - Pilot
Aircraft Gear extension and retract sys - Malfunction

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern final Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) (Defining event)
Landing Landing gear not configured
Landing Abnormal runway contact

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial; Private 
Age: 32, 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: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 26, 2022
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 28, 2021
Flight Time: 442 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model), 372 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 42 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 15 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Check pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor; Remote
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider; Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter 
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine; Glider; Helicopter
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N7943Y
Model/Series: PA-30 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 30-1036
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 30, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3725 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 5505 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: IO-320-B1A
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 160 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: FRG,81 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 11:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 330°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 340°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.29 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 1°C / -15°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Shirley, NY (HWV) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Farmingdale, NY 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 11:30 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: REPUBLIC FRG
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 80 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 32 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6833 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Straight-in; Touch and go

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.729274,-73.413421 (est)