Lancair Legacy RG, N84V, incident occurred on October 22, 2026, at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (TZT/KTZT), Belle Plaine, Iowa

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=N84V

- History of Flight:
On October 22, 2026, at about 0831 local time, a privately-registered Lancair Legacy RG, N84V, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 36 at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (TZT/KTZT), Belle Plaine, Iowa. The personal flight originated from Des Moines International Airport (DSM/KDSM), Des Moines, Iowa.

- Weather:

METAR KGGI 221315Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3026 RMK AO2 T01120090

METAR KGGI 221335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3027 RMK AO2 T01200097

Cirrus SR22T GTS G7+ carbon, N972SD, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport (GOK/KGOK), Guthrie, Oklahoma

 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=N972SD

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1729 local time, a Cirrus SR22T GTS G7+ carbon, N972SD, registered to Sooner Sky Aviation LLC, sustained minor damage when it veered off the runway during an aborted take off, damaging the propeller. The pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated on a part 91 training flight.

- Weather:

METAR KGOK 212153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02670106

METAR KGOK 212253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02560111

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N2808E, accident occurred on October 22, 2026, at Red Stewart Airfield (40I), Waynesville, Ohio

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=N2808E

- History of Flight:
On October 22, 2026, at about 1750 local time, a privately-registered Aeronca 7AC Champion, N2808E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Waynesville, Ohio. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane was standing when it moved forward while the pilot was performing a hand prop and the airplane subsequently struck a fence.

NTSB Preliminary: Lancair IV-P, N5SV, fatal accident occurred on October 7, 2026, near Hicks Airfield (T67), Fort Worth, Texas

• Location: Haslet, TX 
• Accident Number: CEN27FA006 
• Date & Time: October 7, 2026, 09:52 Local 
• Registration: N5SV 
• Aircraft: Lancair IV 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203959/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5SV

On October 7, 2026, at 0952 central daylight time, an Lancair IV-P airplane, N5SV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Haslet, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 91 personal flight.

A review of commercially available Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) data revealed that the flight departed Hicks Airfield (T67), Fort Worth, Texas, about 0951. ADS-B data showed that the airplane climbed to 875 ft mean sea level (msl) before it entered a left turn. The airplane climbed to 1,000 ft msl and slowed to 84 kts ground speed before it descended.

Figure 1. N5SV Flight Track

The airplane impacted power lines along the south side of a roadway. Fragments of composite propeller, fiberglass, and acrylic pieces were found under the power lines.  An impact ground scar started about 3 ft from the north edge of the roadway and continued about 6 ft into an adjacent ditch.

An impact crater along with fiberglass debris were located in the bottom of the ditch about 20 ft southwest of the main wreckage. Fire damage to grass and vegetation was observed upslope from the crater.

The main wreckage came to rest upright on the north side of the ditch. It consisted of the fuselage, both wings, engine, and portions of the propeller. The fuselage was aligned along a true heading of 304°. A postimpact fire consumed a majority of the main wreckage.

The horizontal stabilizer and elevator assembly separated from the aft fuselage and came to rest against a brick privacy wall north of the main wreckage. The vertical stabilizer and rudder assembly also separated from the aft fuselage and came to rest at the same privacy wall. The empennage exhibited no evidence of thermal damage.

The wreckage was transported to a secure location for further examination.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N9859W, accident occurred on October 12, 2026, near St. Tammany Regional Airport (L31), Covington, Louisiana

• Location: Abita Springs, LA 
• Accident Number: CEN27LA013 
• Date & Time: October 12, 2026, 15:40 Local 
• Registration: N9859W 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-28-140 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203995/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9859W

On October 12, 2026, at 1540 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9859W, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Abita Springs, Louisiana. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot stated that he topped off the airplane fuel level for a personal flight that was to remain in the local area. He stated the engine runup for the flight was performed with a left fuel tank selection, the runup was normal, and he did not change fuel tank positions for the duration of the flight. He then performed two full stop takeoff and landings without incident prior to attempting a third takeoff. During the third takeoff roll and rotation, the engine instrument indications were normal. While the airplane climbed through 700 ft above ground level and entered a left turn for the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern, the engine “sputtered.” The pilot stated that he verified the mixture control was in the full rich position and the fuel pump was on and “checked the carburetor heat with no apparent effect.” Shortly afterwards, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he engaged the engine starter, heard the starter operate, and saw the propeller turn, but the engine did not restart. He initially turned the airplane toward the departure runway but determined that the airplane would not have sufficient altitude to clear the trees along the return course. He identified an open field to his right, with a dirt road running through it, and selected that area for landing. During landing, the airplane impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to the airplane’s left wing. 

The airplane owner stated that the airplane had not received a current annual inspection under CFR Part 91.409 at the time of the accident. 

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Fairchild F-24G Argus, N16902, accident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE/KEYE), Indianapolis, Indiana

• Location: Indianapolis, IN 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA333 
• Date & Time: September 26, 2026, 14:30 UTC 
• Registration: N16902 
• Aircraft: Fairchild 24H 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203943/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N16902

On September 26, 2026, about 1430 central daylight time, a Fairchild 24H, N16902, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indianapolis, Indiana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

During the landing rollout shortly after the tailwheel settled to the ground, the pilot reported that the airplane drifted to the right. The pilot pushed the left rudder pedal and the left pedal felt stuck. The airplane departed the right side of the runway into the grass. It continued to the right hit a ditch and hill which resulted in the main landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage. 

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a bent piece of metal, possibly a bellcrank travel stop, on the airplane’s structure was making contact with the rudder bellcrank near the rudder pedals. Wear marks were present in the bellcrank that indicated the issue had been occurring for some time. The movement and contact between the two parts made a clicking noise and repeated movement of the rudder pedals resulted in the rudder bellcrank sticking during movement. Sometimes it would become lodged and require force to release the pedal. 

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Van’s RV-8, N818TC, accident occurred on October 21, 2026, near Gen-Airpark (3G8), Geneseo, Illinois

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=N818TC

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1509 local time, a privately-registered Van’s RV-8, N818TC, sustained destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Gen-Airpark (3G8), Geneseo, Illinois. The pilot was seriously injured. The personal flight originated from Davenport Airport (DVN/KDVN), Davenport, Iowa, at 1441.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into a field off the departure end of the runway while doing touch and go(es).

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane circled the airport and conducted a touch-and-go from runway 9 and was on its second attempt from the same runway when it crashed into an open field off the departure end of runway 9. A post crash fire ensued which consumed the airframe, and there was no debris field leading to the main wreckage. Both wings and tail remained attached to the airframe.

Gen-Airpark Airport is a public airport located 2 miles southeast of Geneseo, Illinois. The airport field elevation was 645 ft. The airport features a single turf runway 9/27 which is 2568 x 120 ft.

At 1452, the nearest weather observation facility was reporting winds 210 at 6 knots, 10 miles visibility, no clouds, temperature 23 °C, dewpoint 8 °C, and an altimeter setting of 30.19 inches of mercury.

- Weather:

METAR KMLI 211952Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T02330083

METAR KMLI 212052Z 23007KT 10SM BKN100 23/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02330089 56017