Thursday, July 14, 2022

Collision During Landing: Piper PA22-150, N6755B; accident occurred March 07, 2022 at Boundary County Airport (65S), Bonners Ferry, Idaho









Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Spokane, Washington

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

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR22LA118
Date and Time: March 7, 2022, 18:30 Local
Registration: N6755B
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-150
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane bounced, he added power and landed a second time about halfway down the runway. Subsequently, he lost directional control which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and left elevator were substantially damaged.

The pilot reported 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 improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown Collision during takeoff/land (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 35,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: None
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 3, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 8, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 138 hours (Total, all aircraft), 28.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 82 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 28.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 19.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6.1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N6755B
Model/Series: PA-22-150 NO SERIES 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: None
Serial Number: 22-4089
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 16, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 35 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2116 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: O-320-A1A
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: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: 2337 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:30 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 5000 ft AGL
Visibility: 
Lowest Ceiling: Broken 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown
Wind Direction: 300° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown
Altimeter Setting: 
Temperature/Dew Point: 2.2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Salmon, ID (SMN) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Bonners Ferry, ID
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 15:50 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Boundary County Airport 65S 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2337 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 02
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4000 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/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: 48.726447,-116.2946(est)



Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR22LA118
Date and Time: March 7, 2022, 18:30 Local 
Registration: N6755B
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: N6755B
Model/Series: PA-22-150 
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: 48.726447,-116.2946 (est)

Harvard MK IV, N47217: Incidents occurred July 03, 2022 and March 11, 2016 at Waukesha County Airport (KUES), Wisconsin

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

July 03, 2022:  Aircraft on landing roll veered off runway and struck taxiway lights. 


Date: 03-JUL-22
Time: 18:00:00Z
Regis#: N47217
Aircraft Make: CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY
Aircraft Model: HARVARD MK IV
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: WAUKESHA
State: WISCONSIN

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

March 11, 2016:   Aircraft on landing ground looped and went into a ditch.

Date:  11-MAR-16
Time:  21:25:00Z
Regis#:  N47217
Aircraft Model:  HARVARD
Event Type:  Incident
Highest Injury:  None
Damage:  Minor
Flight Phase:  LANDING (LDG)
City:  WAUKESHA
State:  Wisconsin

Loss of Control on Ground: American Champion 7GCBC Citabria, N91JB; accident occurred March 10, 2022 at Robertson Field Airport (4B8), Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut











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; Bradley, Connecticut

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Skyraider A1E LLC


Location: Plainville, Connecticut 
Accident Number: ERA22LA152
Date and Time: March 10, 2022, 12:00 Local
Registration: N91JB
Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to practice wheel landings in the tailwheel equipped airplane. The third approach was normal, and the airplane touched down to the right of centerline of the runway. The pilot applied left rudder to maneuver the airplane onto the centerline and “inadvertently engaged” the toe brake, which resulted in a veer to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the turn; however, he “over corrected” and the airplane departed the right side of the runway into the grass. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact 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 directional control during the landing roll. 

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Attempted remediation/recovery
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion
Landing-landing roll Nose over/nose down

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 82, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: BasicMed Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 5, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 12, 2020
Flight Time: 974 hours (Total, all aircraft), 427 hours (Total, this make and model), 506 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0.4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Registration: N91JB
Model/Series: 7GCBC
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1998 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Aerobatic; Normal 
Serial Number: 1251-98
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: February 17, 2022 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.:
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1245 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines
ELT: Installed 
Engine Model/Series: O-320
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 160 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: HFD,13 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 10 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 10:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 74°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.2 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 5°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Plainville, CT
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Plainville, CT
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Robertson Field Airport 4B8
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 201 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 20 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3665 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

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: 41.689333,-72.864694 (est)

Aero Commander 100, N2946T: Incident occurred July 03, 2022 in Swain County, North Carolina

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

Aircraft made an emergency landing on a highway. 


Date: 03-JUL-22
Time: 15:45:00Z
Regis#: N2946T
Aircraft Make: AERO COMMANDER
Aircraft Model: 100
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: SWAIN COUNTY
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Loss of Control on Ground: TBM 850, N755ZR; accident occurred March 11, 2022 at Taylorville Municipal Airport (KTAZ), Christian County, Illinois









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; Springfield, Illinois

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: 


Location: Taylorville, Illinois 
Accident Number: CEN22LA143
Date and Time: March 11, 2022, 15:05 Local 
Registration: N755ZR
Aircraft: Socata TBM 700
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll and subsequently departed the left side of the runway pavement. The left main and nose landing gear sunk into the soft ground adjacent to the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount.

The pilot stated 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Crosswind - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Other weather encounter
Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 50, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: June 3, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 3, 2021
Flight Time: 1082 hours (Total, all aircraft), 351 hours (Total, this make and model), 807 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 11 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Socata
Registration: N755ZR
Model/Series: TBM 700 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2012 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 
Serial Number: 637
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 7
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 15, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 7394 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Turbo prop
Airframe Total Time: 1390 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt and Whitney Canada
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: PT6A-66D
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 850 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: KTAZ,622 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 0.5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 15:00 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 360°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 14 knots / 19 knots 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -1°C / -8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Perry, IA (KPRO)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Taylorville, IL (KTAZ)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 14:06 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Taylorville Municipal TAZ 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 622 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 27L 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3501 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 39.53259,-89.33071 (est)

Cessna 320 Skyknight, N5731X: Incident occurred July 04, 2022 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL), Broward County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida

Aircraft struck runway approach lights, landed and gear collapsed. 

Life Is Flying Inc


Date: 04-JUL-22
Time: 21:42:00Z
Regis#: N5731X
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 320
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: FORT LAUDERDALE
State: FLORIDA

Sikorsky S-76D, N761AF: Accidents occurred March 12, 2022 and May 16, 2019













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; North Texas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Arkansas Children's Hospital


Location: Texarkana, Arkansas 
Accident Number: CEN22LA147
Date and Time: March 12, 2022, 18:45 Local 
Registration: N761AF
Aircraft: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP S-76D
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Discretionary)

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was on approach to a hospital rooftop helipad that he had never landed at before. About 30 ft above ground level, he felt a “thump” in the pedals; the helicopter vibrated, pitched forward, rolled left, then yawed right. The pilot landed the helicopter on the helipad. After the accident the pilot discovered that the tail rotor had contacted the building.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, tail rotor drivetrain, and tail pylon. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance during landing on a rooftop helipad.

Findings

Personnel issues Total experience - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Maneuvering-hover Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): 
Helicopter Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter; Instrument helicopter
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 16, 2021
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 30, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 3211 hours (Total, all aircraft), 173 hours (Total, this make and model), 1879 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 128 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP 
Registration: N761AF
Model/Series: S-76D 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2013 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Transport 
Serial Number: 761039
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle; Skid 
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: February 20, 2022 Continuous airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 11875 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Turbo shaft
Airframe Total Time: 4747.7 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt and Whitney Canada
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: PW210S
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 1123 Lbs thrust
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTXK,389 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 3.2 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 19:15 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 242°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear / 0 ft AGL 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None / 0 ft AGL 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.34 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C / -10°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Little Rock, AR (AR62) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Texarkana, AR 
Type of Clearance: VFR; Traffic advisory; VFR flight following
Departure Time: 17:34 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Heliport Texarkana Wadley Regional Medical Center 64XS
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 347 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing; Full stop; Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 33.428844,-94.047933(est)






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; Little Rock, Arkansas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Arkansas Children's Hospital
Location: Morrilton, Arkansas
Accident Number: CEN19LA146
Date and Time: May 15, 2019, 18:33 Local
Registration: N761AF
Aircraft: Sikorsky S76 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail 
Injuries: 6 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi and commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Unspecified)

Analysis

The pilot of the helicopter air ambulance flight reported that he experienced fumes in the cockpit while enroute, and shortly thereafter, received visual and aural warnings of smoke in the aft baggage compartment. The pilot initiated an emergency descent into an alternate airport, declared an emergency with air traffic control, and landed uneventfully.

Examination of the helicopter revealed that the No. 2 engine exhaust duct was disconnected and unseated, which resulted in engine exhaust entering the compartment containing the tail rotor drive shaft and substantial heat damage to the drive shaft and surrounding areas. Examination of the No. 1 engine exhaust duct revealed that its attach bolts were not tightened to the specified torque value. Additionally, examination of the operator’s other helicopter revealed that the bolts securing both of its two exhaust ducts were not tightened to the specified torque value. The maintenance history of these components was not determined, but given the available information, it is likely that they were improperly secured, which resulted in their loosening and subsequently allowed the exhaust duct to become unseated.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The improper securing of the exhaust duct bolts, which resulted in the duct becoming unseated and substantial heat damage to the tail rotor drive shaft. 

Findings

Aircraft Fasteners - Incorrect service/maintenance
Aircraft (general) - Incorrect service/maintenance
Personnel issues (general) - Maintenance personnel

Factual Information

On May 15, 2019, about 1833 central daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, N761AF, sustained substantial damage while in cruise flight near Morrilton, Arkansas. The pilot, 2 crewmembers, and 3 passengers were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air medical flight.

The pilot reported that, 43 minutes into the flight, he experienced fumes in the cockpit. He turned the environmental control system off and immediately descended. Within seconds, he received visual and aural warnings of smoke in the aft baggage compartment. He initiated an emergency descent and declared an emergency with air traffic control and subsequently landed without further incident.

A postaccident examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the exhaust duct from the No. 2 engine was disconnected and not in its seated position. Exhaust from the No. 2 engine entered the compartment containing the tail rotor drive shaft and resulted in heat damage to drive shaft and surrounding areas. The exhaust ducts are attached using two bolts secured at 110 ft-lbs of pressure. Upon inspection of the No. 1 engine, as well as the operator’s second helicopter, all bolts were found partially disengaged and not tightened to the specified torque value.

History of Flight

Enroute-cruise Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial 
Age: 50,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: April 29, 2019
Occupational Pilot: Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: March 28, 2019
Flight Time: 6518 hours (Total, all aircraft), 431 hours (Total, this make and model), 5165 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 32 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Other flight crew Information

Certificate: None 
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Rear
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: None 
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Other flight crew Information

Certificate: None 
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s): None 
Seat Occupied: Rear
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: None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Passenger Information

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

Passenger Information

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

Passenger Information

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

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Sikorsky 
Registration: N761AF
Model/Series: S76
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2013
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Transport 
Serial Number: 761039
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle 
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 13, 2019 Continuous airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 11875 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 205 Hrs
Engines: 2 Turbo shaft
Airframe Total Time: 2488 Hrs as of last inspection 
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt and Whitney
ELT: C126 installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: PW210S
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 1248 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRUE, 403 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 25 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:53 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 285°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Springdale, AR (14AR)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Little Rock, AR (AR62) 
Type of Clearance: VFR flight following
Departure Time: 17:50 Local
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: MORRILTON MUNI BDQ 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 321 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 09/27 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4000 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 6 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 35.1018,-92.7652 (est)

Lockwood AirCam, N6272Z: Accident occurred July 03, 2022 at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF), Highlands 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.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Monville, Timothy

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida 


Location: Sebring, Florida
Accident Number: ERA22LA299
Date and Time: July 3, 2022, 07:10 Local
Registration: N6272Z
Aircraft: ARNOLD J/JONES D L AIR CAM
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ARNOLD J/JONES D L
Registration: N6272Z
Model/Series: AIR CAM 
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: KSEF,63 ft msl 
Observation Time: 07:55 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C /26°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Lake Placid, FL (03FA)
Destination: Sebring, FL

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Serious 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 27.451431,-81.342912 (est)

Aircraft landed hard and flipped over. 

Date: 03-JUL-22
Time: 11:54:00Z
Regis#: N6272Z
Aircraft Make: RANS
Aircraft Model: AIR CAM
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: SEBRING
State: FLORIDA

Loss of Control on Ground: Jungster I, N47BT; accident occurred March 13, 2022 at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS), Rock Springs, Wyoming









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; Denver, Colorado

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Accident Number: WPR22LA121
Date and Time: March 13, 2022, 09:45 Local
Registration: N47BT
Aircraft: TUTTLE BRUCE C JUNGSTER I
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, after the tailwheel came off the ground, the airplane veered left and exited the side of the runway. The pilot rotated the airplane to lift off the ground and remain in ground effect, but the main landing gear impacted a snowbank. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage. The 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Takeoff Runway excursion
Takeoff Collision during takeoff/land

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 75, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): None 
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None 
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 13, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: January 13, 2022
Flight Time: 1000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2 hours (Total, this make and model), 1000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 50 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 20 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: TUTTLE BRUCE C
Registration: N47BT
Model/Series: JUNGSTER I 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007 
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: 871106
Landing Gear Type:
Tailwheel Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 31, 2021 Condition 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1060 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 2 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 43 Hrs as of last inspection 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-200
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 100
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: KRKS,6759 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 09:54 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 91°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 4500 ft AGL 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 5000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 280° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C / -6°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Rock Springs, WY
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Laramie, WY (LAR)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Southwest Wyoming Regional RKS 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 6764 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5228 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  41.594222,-109.06519

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N73103: Incident occurred July 02, 2022 at Meadows Field Airport (KBFL), Bakersfield, Kern County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fresno, California

Aircraft struck taxiway light. 

BFL Aviation LLC


Date: 02-JUL-22
Time: 23:55:00Z
Regis#: N73103
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 172
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 91
City: BAKERSFIELD
State: CALIFORNIA

Fuel Starvation: Cessna T210L Turbo Centurion, N94001; accident occurred March 14, 2022 near General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (KWJF), Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California




















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; Van Nuys, California 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:


Location: Lancaster, California
Accident Number: WPR22LA126
Date and Time: March 14, 2022, 12:58 Local
Registration: N94001
Aircraft: Cessna T210L 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that about 700 ft agl, he initiated a descending right turn for landing. The pilot attempted to lower the landing gear however, the landing gear would not extend even after troubleshooting the problem. The pilot recalled that the mixture was rich, the propeller was set to maximum rpm, and full throttle was applied when he aborted the landing, but there was no corresponding response from the engine. The propeller began to windmill, and he attempted to troubleshoot the total loss of engine power by moving the fuel selector from the right tank position to the left tank position and engaged the starter to no avail. During the forced landing, the empennage struck a barbed wire fence short of the runway, and the airplane came to a stop upright.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The post-accident examination revealed that the right-wing fuel tank was empty, and the left-wing fuel tank contained seven gallons of fuel.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

Findings

Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot
Aircraft Fuel - Fluid level
Environmental issues Fence/fence post - Effect on equipment

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach Fuel starvation (Defining event)
Approach Loss of engine power (total)
Landing Off-field or emergency landing

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial
Age: 75, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-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: BasicMed With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: February 15, 2022
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: August 2, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 14750 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1305 hours (Total, this make and model), 10000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Pilot-rated passenger Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight engineer
Age:
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
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 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: July 31, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 20000 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N94001
Model/Series: T210L 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 21060478
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 20, 2021 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6194 Hrs at time of accident 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TSIO-520H
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 285 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: KWJF, 2338 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 12:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 91°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 130° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.26 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / -5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Lancaster, CA 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lancaster, CA 
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: General William J Fox Airfield KWJF
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2350 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 06 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7201 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing

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: 34.741056,-118.21863 (est)