Monday, August 22, 2022

North Wing Apache, N991SM: Accident occurred August 22, 2022 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas

National Transportation Safety Board - Accident Number: CEN22LA401 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Wichita, Kansas

Aircraft crashed in a field during takeoff.  


Date: 22-AUG-22
Time: 15:21:00Z
Regis#: N991SM
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: SPORT TRIKE
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: SERIOUS
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 91
City: GARDEN CITY
State: KANSAS


FINNEY COUNTY, Kansas — A Kansas man was injured in a ultralight trike crash just before 10:30 a.m. Monday in Finney County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a North Wing Apache piloted by Dallas James Savolt, 46, Garden City, used the side of a residence at 455 East Sondreagger Road as a runway to take off northbound.

The pilot attempted to land in a field south of the residence. The aircraft rotated counter-clockwise and crashed.

Garden City Fire crews found the plane in the field on the north side of the road. Fire units made contact with a bystander who was trying to free the pilot from the aircraft. The bystander reported that he had seen the aircraft from north U.S. Highway 83 and Sondreagger Road.

Fire personnel removed a wing of the aircraft to gain access to the pilot. They extricated him from the aircraft and loaded him into the ambulance to be transported by Finney County Emergency Medical Services to  St. Catherine Hospital with facial injuries along with back and arm pain, according to the Garden City Fire Department.

Cessna A188B, N91177: Incident occurred August 18, 2022 in Bynumville, Chariton County, Missouri

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City, Missouri

Aircraft experienced engine issues and made contact with trees when attempting to land in the field. 


Date: 18-AUG-22
Time: 15:00:00Z
Regis#: N91177
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: A188
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: AERIAL APPLICATION
Flight Phase: MANEUVERING (MNV)
Operation: 137
City: BYNUMVILLE
State: MISSOURI

Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG, N8014G: Incident occurred August 19, 2022 at Blairstown Airport (1N7), Warren County, New Jersey

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown

Aircraft landed and gear collapsed. 


Date: 19-AUG-22
Time: 14:30:00Z
Regis#: N8014G
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 177RG
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: BLAIRSTOWN
State: NEW JERSEY

Boeing 737-823, N806NN: Incident occurred August 20, 2022 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), North Carolina

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

Aircraft parking at the gate, jetbridge struck fuselage near door leaving a gash. 

American Airlines Inc


Date: 20-AUG-22
Time: 23:01:00Z
Regis#: N806NN
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: AMERICAN AIRLINES
Flight Number: AAL2228
City: CHARLOTTE
State: NORTH CAROLINA

Robinson R44 Raven II, N4447A: Accident occurred August 21, 2022 in San Isidro, Starr 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.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Williams, David

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Thomas Ballard; Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas

South Texas Helicopter Services LLC


Location: San Isidro, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA400
Date and Time: August 20, 2022, 19:30 Local
Registration: N4447A
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Registration: N4447A
Model/Series: R44 II 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
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: KMFE
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site: 
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C /23°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 15 knots / 21 knots, 100°
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.87 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: San Isidro, TX Destination: San Isidro, TX

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: 27.72606,-98.36814 

Rotorcraft crashed under unknown circumstances on a ranch.

Date: 21-AUG-22
Time: 00:30:00Z
Regis#: N4447A
Aircraft Make: ROBINSON
Aircraft Model: R44
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: SERIOUS
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: MANEUVERING (MNV)
Operation: 91
City: SAN ISIDRO
State: TEXAS

Beech 99 Airliner, N399TS: Accident occurred August 20, 2022 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH), Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin

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

Aircraft gear collapsed on landing and incurred a propeller strike. 

Pro Aire Cargo & Consulting Inc


Date: 20-AUG-22
Time: 14:34:00Z
Regis#: N399TS
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 99
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: CORPORATE
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: OSHKOSH
State: WISCONSIN

Cessna 525C Citation CJ4, N313GL: Incidents occurred August 13, 2022 and November 20, 2017

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

August 13, 2022:  Aircraft right wheel caught on fire during landing at Clinton National Airport (KLIT), Little Rock, Arkansas.

Charter Express Inc


Date: 13-AUG-22
Time: 21:50:00Z
Regis#: N313GL
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 525
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: MINOR
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: LITTLE ROCK
State: ARKANSAS

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas

November 20, 2017:  Aircraft on landing, went off the end of the runway at Clinton National Airport (KLIT), Little Rock, Arkansas.

Charter Express Inc

http://registry.faa.gov/N313GL

Date: 21-NOV-17
Time: 06:25:00Z
Regis#: N313GL
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: C525
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: LITTLE ROCK
State: ARKANSAS

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Cessna 414A Chancellor Ram IV Conversion, N575SW: Incident occurred August 13, 2022 at Camarillo Airport (KCMA), Ventura County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Van Nuys, California

Aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing. 

Avionics International LLC


Date: 13-AUG-22
Time: 14:40:00Z
Regis#: N575SW
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 414
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: CAMARILLO
State: CALIFORNIA

Van’s RV-8, N184DJ: Fatal accident occurred August 21, 2022 in Scio, Linn 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): Baker, Daniel

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
James Holden; Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon

Delta J Enterprises LLC


Location: Scio, Oregon
Accident Number: WPR22FA312
Date and Time: August 21, 2022, 14:03 Local
Registration: N184DJ
Aircraft: JACKSON DENNIS RV-8
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On August 21, 2022, at 1403 Pacific daylight time, an experimental homebuilt Vans RV-8 airplane, N184DJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Scio, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

Witnesses, including relatives of the pilot, told investigators the pilot would often conduct low altitude flights and perform aerobatic maneuvers over the relatives’ home. The relatives stated the pilot conducted three passes over their home prior to the accident and the airplane was mostly wings level during the first two passes. During the third pass the airplane flew over about 100 ft above the ground from north to south. The airplane then rolled like a barrel roll and then descended out of sight behind trees and impacted the ground. One family member stated she thought the pilot started the maneuver lower than normal. The second family member said that something did not look right at the start of the maneuver, that the airplane was too low and that the maneuver was “really snappy looking,” not smooth like he had seen before. He also said the airplane was not wings level as it exited the maneuver. Both family members described hearing the engine running steady and did not hear anything abnormal before the accident.

Two other witnesses were outside their home about .4 miles west of the accident site and stated that on one of the passes before the accident the airplane flew over their home from west to east. During the pass one witness thought he heard the airplane wheels hit the tops of the trees near his home. The airplane then descended to about 5 feet above the ground and then pulled up steeply as it approached a hedge row before making the accident pass. One of the witnesses videoed the final portion of the accident pass. In the video, the airplane can be seen in a nose up attitude through distant trees, then descending towards the ground at about a 45° nose low attitude. The airplane engine can be heard running before the sound of impact is heard.

The airplane impacted in a grass field about .2 miles south of the relative’s home. The initial impact signatures were indicative of the airplane impacting in a nose low and right-wing low attitude. The right flap was separated from the wing and located about 50 ft from the initial impact point. The canopy was separated from the fuselage and was located about 150 ft from the initial impact point. The main wreckage was inverted and located about 250 ft and bearing 200° from the initial impact point. The right wing was mostly separated from the fuselage and was resting under the fuselage.

Both ailerons, elevators, and the rudder were accounted for and remained attached to the airplane. Flight control continuity was verified to all flight control surfaces from the cockpit and continuity was continuous for all flight controls except the right aileron. The right aileron control tube was fractured near the wing root consistent with impact damage.

The propeller assembly had separated from the engine at the shaft and was located near the main wreckage. Both propeller blades exhibited leading edge gouges, chordwise scratches, and significant S-type bending and curling.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: JACKSON DENNIS
Registration: N184DJ
Model/Series: RV-8 
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: KSLE,201 ft msl 
Observation Time: 13:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C /14°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 44.674389,-122.79653

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.

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a field and flipped over.

Date: 21-AUG-22
Time: 21:02:00Z
Regis#: N184DJ
Aircraft Make: VANS
Aircraft Model: RV8
Event Type: ACCIDENT
Highest Injury: FATAL
Total Fatal: 1
Flight Crew: 1 Fatal
Pax: 1 Serious
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: SCIO
State: OREGON

Amy and Dennis Jackson
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Dennis Craig Jackson
January 13, 1944 – August 21, 2022
Virgil T Golden Funeral Service
Dennis Craig Jackson, age 78, of Independence, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Dennis was born January 13, 1944.

Amy Byram Naphtali Jackson
August 4, 1944 – August 21, 2022
Virgil T Golden Funeral Service
Amy Byram Naphtali Jackson, age 78, of Independence, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Amy was born August 4, 1944.