Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG, N739BY, incident occurred on August 14, 2026, at Sullivan County International Airport (MSV/KMSV), Monticello, New York

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N739BY

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 2146 local time, a privately-registered Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG, N739BY, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse during a landing attempt on runway 33 at Sullivan County International Airport (MSV/KMSV), Monticello, New York. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Orange County Airport (MGJ/KMGJ), 
Montgomery, New York, at 2129.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane conducted one touch and go on runway 33 and the incident occurred during a second landing attempt on the same runway.

Taylorcraft DCO-65, N48446, accident occurred on August 14, 2026, near Copper City, Michigan

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N48446

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 1920 local time, a Taylorcraft DCO-65, N48446, registered to Roam Air LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Copper City, Michigan. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and passenger suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane lost power on take off, stalled, touched down on the left wing and landing gear detached.

A local newspaper contacted the NTSB who stated: "Preliminary information indicates the airplane lost power during takeoff from a private grass strip due to unknown circumstances."

Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, N673BK, incident occurred on August 14, 2026, in Chatham, Massachusetts

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N673BK

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 1040 local time, a privately-registered Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, N673BK, sustained unknown damage when it veered off the runway during departure. The two occupants were not injured.

Jabiru Calypso, N495JG, incident occurred on August 14, 2026, in Lake Isabella, Michigan

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N495JG

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 0915 local time, a Jabiru Calypso, N495JG, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse on landing. The pilot was not injured.

Bush Caddy L-164, N164AK, incident occurred on August 14, 2026, at Wasilla Airport (WWA/PAWS), Wasilla, Alaska

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N164AK

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 1900 local time, a Bush Caddy L-164, N164AK, sustained minor damage when it experienced loss of power on rotation (after landing) bounced and went off end of runway at Wasilla Airport (WWA/PAWS), Wasilla, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Mooney M20G Statesman, N6916N, accident occurred on August 13, 2026, near Fentress, Texas, and incident occurred on July 1, 2026, in Houston, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6916N

- History of Flight:
On August 13, 2026, at about 1302 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20G Statesman, N6916N, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing near Fentress, Texas. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH/KDWH), Houston, Texas, at 1158.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues and crashed in an embankment near a highway. ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 3,600 ft when it initiated a descent and eventually landed on a road near Fentress, Texas.

Figure 1: Entire Track

Figure 2: End of track

On July 1, 2026, the airplane was involved in a landing incident at KDWH. In the brief summary given by the FAA, the airplane veered off runway 17R during landing and struck hold short runway identifier sign.

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, N777DH, accident occurred on August 13, 2026, near Juneau International Airport (JNU/PAJN), Juneau, Alaska

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N777DH

- History of Flight:
On August 13, 2026, at about 1117 local time, a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, N777DH, registered to Kalinin Partners LLC and being operated by the Alaska Seaplanes Service, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Juneau International Airport (JNU/PAJN), Juneau, Alaska. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane lost power shortly after take off and landed in the river and floated into a log jam.

Photo via Alaska Seaplanes

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed the water runway at PAJN and barely climbed before making the forced landing in the river.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

The airplane was subsequently recovered by helicopter. The left wing appears to have sustained substantial damage.

Photo courtesy of Robert Doremus