Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N7590K, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Colusa, California

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=N7590K

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 0922 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N7590K, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing for unknown reasons near Colusa, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

Preliminary ADS-B data first showed the airplane cruising south of the Trinity Lake near Redding, California, at 0809. The flight continued uneventfully until the airplane approached Colusa, California. The airplane was observed on a rapid descent before it landed in a field. The NTSB is investigating.

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8249B, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, California

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=N8249B

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1530 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8249B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane's right main gear collapsed in the run up area. ADS-B data shows that the airplane arrived earlier in the day following a flight from KWHP. The airplane started taxiing from the ramp to the run-up area before the track stopped. The NTSB is investigating the event.

Cessna 185D Skywagon, N185GC, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Oshkosh-Wittman Field (OSH/KOSH), Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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=N185GC

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1811 local time, a Cessna 185D Skywagon, N185GC, registered to Chennault Flying Services LLC, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Oshkosh-Wittman Field (OSH/KOSH), Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Falls International Airport (INL/KINL), International Falls, Minnesota, at 1435.

The FAA reported that the airplane was taxiing to grass parking at EAA Airventure and one of the wing tips struck a small wooden structure.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 36 and proceeded to the grassy area via one of the taxiways.

Cozy MK IV, N249PM, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Miami County Airport (K81), Paola, 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=N249PM

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at 0950 local time, a privately-registered Cozy MK IV, N249PM, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an emergency landing at Miami County Airport (K81), Paola, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane diverted to K81 due to low oil pressure issue and landed with nose gear partially extended.

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2379M, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL/KBIL), Billings, Montana

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=N2379M

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1356 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2379M, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL/KBIL), Billings, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Helena Airport (HLN/KHLN), 
Helena, Montana, at 1150.

The FAA reported that the airplane veered off the right side of the runway 28R after landing and damaged a runway light. ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed the airport two days later and returned to Helena.

Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1574S, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Destin Executive Airport (DTS/KDTS), Destin, 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=N1574S

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1639 local time, a Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1574S, registered to ADK Global LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed on runway 14 and the left gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently struck left wing and veered off runway into grass. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KDTS.

Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1470G, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN/KALN), Alton/St Louis, 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=N1470G

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1247 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1470G, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 29 at St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN/KALN), Alton/St Louis, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Eldon Model Airpark (H79), Eldon, Missouri, at 1156.