Boeing 757-232, N662DN, incident occurred on July 24, 2026, near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL/KATL), Atlanta, Georgia

• Location: Atlanta, GA 
• Incident Number: ENG26LA029
• Date & Time: July 24, 2026, 14:32 UTC 
• Registration: N662DN 
• Aircraft: Boeing 757 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Ferry

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203483/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N662DN

On July 24, 2026, about 14:32 Coordinated Universal Time, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200, N662DN, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW2037 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine fire during initial climb from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, Georgia. The captain and first officer (FO) were uninjured. The flight was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a non-scheduled, maintenance ferry flight from ATL to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), Mexico. 

According to the flight crew, the pre-flight, taxi, and takeoff were uneventful. The captain was the pilot flying and the FO was the pilot monitoring. While climbing through 12,000 ft, a L ENG FIRE MASTER WARNING was displayed on the engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) with an accompanying aural fire bell. The captain continued flying and the FO executed the engine fire checklist. The engine was successfully shutdown, one fire bottle was discharged, and the fire indication extinguished shortly thereafter. The crew declared an emergency, requested an immediate return to ATL, and performed an uneventful landing. 

The crew did not observe any additional cockpit fire indications after landing and elected to vacate the runway and taxi to a gate. Post-landing inspection by airport rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) found sooting and thermal damage on the No. 1 engine and nacelle components, extending up toward the pylon structure. Subsequent inspection by Delta Airlines maintenance found a tear near the top of the outer diffuser case.

The NTSB invited qualified parties to participate in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing Company, Delta Air Lines, and Pratt & Whitney. NTSB specialist support includes Flight Data Recorders and Powerplants

NTSB Preliminary: Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N7653F, fatal accident occurred on September 5, 2026, near Ludlow, Massachusetts

• Location: Ludlow, MA 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA329 
• Date & Time: September 5, 2026, 21:05 Local 
• Registration: N7653F 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-28-181 
• Injuries: 2 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203745/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7653F

On September 5, 2026, about 2105 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N7653F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ludlow, Massachusetts. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

According to preliminary ADS-B data, at 2054, the airplane departed from runway 14 at Northampton Airport (7B2), Northampton, Massachusetts, en route to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM), Plymouth, Massachusetts. Once clear of the runway, the airplane made a climbing left turn to a ground track of 088°. At 2056, the airplane turned right to 158° while continuing to climb to an altitude of 5,000 ft mean sea level (msl). During that time, the airplane made a series of slow left and right turns but remained relatively on course. At 2102, the airplane turned to about 180° and started to climb. Preliminary air traffic control information indicated that the controller at the Yankee Terminal Radar Approach Control contacted the pilot to inquire about the sudden turn to which the pilot responded that he was “correcting.” The airplane then began a climbing left turn to about 5,400 ft msl and a ground track of 023°. At 2103, the airplane began a right turn and spiral descent from an altitude of about 5,600 ft msl. The descent rate in the turn reached a rate of 11,520 feet per minute (fpm). As the turn tightened, the descent rate decreased to between 4,000 and 7,000 fpm and the airplane reached a maximum ground speed of 186 knots. The final ADS-B data point was recorded at 2104 at an altitude of 900 ft msl with a groundspeed of 162 knots, a vertical descent rate of 3,968 fpm and a ground track of 005°. 

The airplane impacted a wetland area 1,063 ft from the last recorded ADS-B data point. The wreckage path was oriented on a heading of 166° and was confined to an area 50 ft long by 30 ft wide. The airplane was severely fragmented and there was no post impact fire. 

The airplane wreckage was recovered and retained for further examination.

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N9909Q, accident occurred on September 16, 2026, near Lee Bottom Airport (64I), Hanover, Indiana

• Location: Hanover, IN 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA322 
• Date & Time: September 16, 2026, 19:05 Local 
• Registration: N9909Q 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172M 
• Injuries: 2 Minor
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203838/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N9909Q

On September 16, 2026, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9909Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hanover, Indiana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to fly with a friend to and from Lee Bottom Airport. The pilot stated that she was familiar with the airport's grass runway and previously operated there during flight training. After landing at Lee Bottom, the pilot taxied back for departure from runway 18. During the initial takeoff the pilot noted that the airplane was not performing as expected and discontinued the takeoff. The pilot taxied back and initiated a second takeoff attempt using 10° flaps. 

The pilot reported that, during the second takeoff, the airplane became airborne and remained in ground effect to gain airspeed, and then the pilot established a climb. As the airplane approached trees beyond the departure end of the runway, the pilot reported that the trees appeared to be getting closer and attempted to clear them. The pilot then observed a decrease in airspeed and lowered the nose. The airplane subsequently contacted the tops of trees, continued through the trees, impacted a residence, and then impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest inverted. There were no injuries reported on ground. The pilot and passenger exited the airplane after the accident with minor injuries. 

The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage and the airplane was retained for further examination.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N734NM, accident occurred on September 7, 2026, at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP/KECP), Panama City, Florida

• Location: Panama City, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA342 
• Date & Time: September 7, 2026, 10:59 Local 
• Registration: N734NM 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172N 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203839/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N734NM

On September 7, 2026, about 1059 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N734NM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Panama City, Florida. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. 

The flight instructor reported that this was his second flight of the day in the accident airplane, and that there were no abnormalities experienced during the first flight. Prior to the accident flight, a preflight inspection and engine run-up were completed with no indication of any abnormalities. A normal takeoff was accomplished with the airplane accelerating normally to rotation speed. During initial climb, about 300 ft above ground level, both pilots observed a loss of engine power, despite the throttle and mixture controls being in the full forward position. The flight instructor continued that there was no smoke, vibration, or “catastrophic engine noise” coincident with the loss of power. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and executed an emergency forced landing, straight ahead, onto airport property. During the forced landing, the airplane’s right wing struck a runway approach light which resulted in substantial damage. 

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Bell 47G4A, N797WS, accident occurred on September 6, 2026, near Alcoma, Florida

• Location: Alcoma, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA331 
• Date & Time: September 6, 2026, 14:22 Local 
• Registration: N797WS 
• Aircraft: Bell 47G-4A 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203759/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N797WS

On September 5, 2026, at 1422 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47G-4A, N797WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alcoma, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that about 43 minutes after takeoff, he felt the helicopter momentarily yaw to the left twice. About 10 seconds later he heard a brief “metallic grinding noise,” which was followed by a loss of altitude, at which point the pilot performed a forced landing. The helicopter came to rest in trees resulting in substantial damage to the engine mounts, pitch change linkage, and tailboom. 

The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N56686, accident occurred on September 28, 2026, at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, Florida

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=N56686

- History of Flight:
On September 28, 2026, at about 1738 local time, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N56686, registered to Paris Air Inc and doing business as Paris Air Flight School, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated on a local training flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane was on takeoff when it experienced a nose gear collapse.

On December 10, 2024, the airplane suffered a nose gear collapse during landing at KVRB, but that event was not investigated by the NTSB.

- Weather:

METAR KVRB 282053Z 13011KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02940194 56014

METAR KVRB 282153Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02890200

Air Tractor AT-802A, N803HB, incident occurred on September 28, 2026, near Pawhuska, 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=N803HB

- History of Flight:
On September 28, 2026, at about 1030 local time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N803HB, registered to Kansas Farm and Ranch Inc, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident near Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated on a local aerial application flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane clipped the top static line of power lines and the line wrapped around the propeller causing the engine to lose power and landed in a field.

The registered owner was featured in two previous incident write ups on this blog:

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/05/hughes-500d-369d-n530hb-incident.html

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/05/cessna-182c-skylane-n8839t-incident.html