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

Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II, N751BP, accident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Alpine Airpark (46U), Alpine, Wyoming

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=N751BP

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1520 local time, a Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II, N751BP, registered to 46U LLC, sustained substantial damage when it overran runway 13 and went in the wet grass due to a wet runway surface at the Alpine Airpark (46U), Alpine, Wyoming. The flight originated from Henderson Sky Harbor Airport (HSH/KHND), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the jet was on final approach to runway 13 with a reported groundspeed of 119 knots and -768 feet per minute (fpm) rate. The jet touched down with 114 knots GS and departed the runway end at 30 knots GS.

At 1455, the winds were from 150° at 12 knots, gusting 19 knots, At 1515, the winds were variable at 4 knots, gusting 12 knots.

Alpine Airport sits at an elevation of 5637 ft. It features a single asphalt runway 13/31 which is 5827 x 70 ft.

According to an airport remark: "VRB RWY COND AND BA WINTER MOS. SNBNK ALG RWY & TWY EDGES POSS FALL, WINT, SPRING MOS. TREACHEROUS MTN TERR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ALL QUADS OF RWY." 

The HondaJet does not feature a thrust reverser and depends on mechanical wheel braking and anti skid system for landings.

- Weather:

METAR 46U 212055Z AUTO 15012G19KT 9SM FEW055 FEW065 BKN090 17/06 A3018 RMK A01

METAR 46U 212115Z AUTO VRB04G12KT 5SM HZ FEW033 SCT050 SCT065 17/06 A3017 RMK A01

Cirrus SR22, N815JD, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Hector International Airport (FAR/KFAR), Fargo, North Dakota

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=N815JD

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a Cirrus SR22, N815JD, registered to Builders Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident in Fargo, North Dakota. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the "airplane incurred a propeller strike due to failure of removing tow bar and fell off on landing." 

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, at 1200, and landed at KFAR at 1522. It is unknown whether the propeller strike happened on takeoff in KFCM or while landing at KFAR, because the FAA reported the flight phase of the incident as takeoff, while reporting the incident time as 1500 LT.

Van’s RV-8, N513PP, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT/KHUT), Hutchinson, Kansas

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=N513PP

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1553 local time, a Van’s RV-8, N513PP, registered to Rosel Airlines LLC, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it overturned during a landing attempt on runway 17 at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT/KHUT), Hutchinson, Kansas. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Dickson Municipal Airport (M02), Dickson, Tennessee, at 1239.

- Weather:

METAR KHUT 212052Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02560122 56012

METAR KHUT 212152Z 18010KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02500122

Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N7261Y, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Glendale Regional Airport (GEU/KGEU), Glendale, Arizona

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=N7261Y

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1855 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N7261Y, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 2 at Glendale Regional Airport (GEU/KGEU), Glendale, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from GEU.

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N900JB, accident occurred on October 20, 2026, near Tangerine, 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=N900JB

- History of Flight:
On October 20, 2026, at about 1332 local time, a float-equipped Cessna A185F Skywagon, N900JB, registered to Pumpkin Eater LLC, sustained substantial damage when it crashed into a marsh for unknown reasons and came to rest in a tree near Tangerine, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight had originated from Lake Harris about 10 minutes prior.

Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30718, accident occurred on October 20, 2026, at Bar V.K. Airport (T38), Bolivar, 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=N30718

- History of Flight:
On October 20, 2026, at about 1407 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30718, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Bar V.K. Airport (T38), Bolivar, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO/KDTO), Denton, Texas.

The FAA reported that the airplane bounced on landing and came to rest inverted between two homes. The NTSB is investigating.