Cessna 310R, N1297G, accident occurred on November 2, 2026, at James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY/KDAY), Dayton, 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=N1297G

- History of Flight:
On November 2, 2026, at about 1218 local time, a Cessna 310R, N1297G, registered to Pilot Mountain Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY/KDAY), Dayton, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane became airborne on takeoff and the pilot needed to "put it back down" for unknown reasons and landed gearup on the rest of the runway.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was accelerating down runway 18 when it briefly climbed to about 100 ft and proceeded back to land on the remaining runway. The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KDAY 021556Z 18013KT 7SM OVC007 12/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP251 T01220111

METAR KDAY 021656Z 19009KT 10SM OVC007 12/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP247 T01220111

METAR KDAY 021756Z 19010KT 10SM OVC007 13/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236 60000 T01280111 10128 20111 58016

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N228CJ, accident occurred on November 2, 2026, near Orchard Lake Village, 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=N228CJ

- History of Flight:
On November 2, 2026, at about 1258 local time, a Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N228CJ, registered to Splashin LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Orchard Lake near Orchard Lake Village, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Oakland County International Airport (PTK/KPTK), Pontiac, Michigan, at 1217.

Preliminary information suggests the airplane was attempting a takeoff from from the lake when it aborted the takeoff and the left wing dipped into the water, severing it.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane circled the lake and landed at 1233. The airplane proceeded towards the center of the lake and was briefly seen accelerating before the track stop. 

At 1153, the winds were from 190 at 13 knots, gusting 18 knots. At 1253, the winds were from 160 at 9 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KPTK 021653Z COR 19013G18KT 10SM BKN023 OVC040 16/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP235 T01560100

METAR KPTK 021753Z COR 16009KT 10SM BKN022 BKN044 OVC060 16/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01560100 10167 20122 58018

Quad City Challenger II, N514YR, accident occurred on November 1, 2026, near Bradford County Airport (N27), Towanda, Pennsylvania

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=N514YR

- History of Flight:
On November 1, 2026, at about 1355 local time, a privately-registered Quad City Challenger II, N514YR, sustained substantial damage when it collided with open field terrain for unknown reasons while on approach to land at Bradford County Airport (N27), Towanda, Pennsylvania. The sole pilot onboard suffered minor injuries. The engine was partially consumed by fire, but was extinguished by by standards.

Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, N1418C, accident occurred on November 1, 2026, at Wasco State Airport (35S), Wasco, Oregon

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=N1418C

- History of Flight:
On November 1, 2026, at about 1625 local time, a Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, N1418C, registered to WAAAM Volunteer Flying Association LLC out of Hood River, Oregon, sustained substantial damage when it lost control during an attempted go-around and crashed at Wasco State Airport (35S), Wasco, Oregon. The sole pilot onboard suffered minor injuries.

On March 26, 2025, the same airplane was substantially damaged when it lost control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions at Madras Municipal Airport (S33), Madras, Oregon.

Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee, N8620W, incident occurred on November 2, 2026, at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC/KSLC), Salt Lake City, Utah

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=N8620W

- History of Flight:
On November 2, 2026, at about 1025 local time, a Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee, N8620W, registered to Purcell Holdings LC, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 35 during landing and struck a taxiway sign and a PAPI light, causing the left main gear to be sheared off. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Brigham City Airport (BMC/KBMC), Brigham City, Utah, at 0947.

Winds at the time were from 330 at 12 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KSLC 021654Z 33011KT 10SM FEW025 BKN042 BKN060 09/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP211 SCSL DSNT NW T00890039 VISNO NW RNWY $

METAR KSLC 021754Z 33012KT 10SM FEW015 BKN038 BKN045 08/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP220 60000 T00830033 10089 20072 51023 VISNO NW RNWY

Sonex Aircraft Sonex, N1084M, incident occurred on November 2, 2026, at Crisfield-Somerset County Airport (W41), Crisfield, Maryland

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=N1084M

- History of Flight:
On November 2, 2026, at about 1759 local time, a privately-registered Sonex Aircraft Sonex, N1084M, sustained unknown damage when it crashed on landing at the Somerset County Airport (W41), Crisfield, Maryland. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Emporia Greensville Regional Airport (EMV/KEMV), Emporia, Virginia, at 1638.

Preliminary ADS-B data suggests the incident occurred on runway 32.

W41 features a 2397 x 75 ft asphalt runway 14/32 and a 1060 x 120 ft. turf runway 6/24.

- Weather:

METAR KWAL 022254Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP281 T01500117

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N4479Z, incident occurred on November 1, 2026, near Knik, 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=N4479Z

- History of Flight:
On November 1, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N4479Z, sustained minor damage when it overturned during landing on a gravel bar near Knik River, Alaska. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.