Quicksilver MXL II, N947BX, fatal accident occurred on October 12, 2026, at Chehalem Airpark (17S), Newberg, 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=N947BX

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1422 local time, a privately-registered Quicksilver MXL II, N947BX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Chehalem Airpark (17S), Newberg, Oregon. The sole pilot onboard was fatally injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane was landing when it veered off the runway and crashed into a fence. The airplane came to rest upright and there was no fire.

The pilot, aged 58, initially survived the accident, but died later as his conditions "worsened rapidly." A search of the public FAA pilot records did not yield any results.

The two-seat, high-wing, single engine airplane, serial number 001, was manufactured in 2020. It featured a primary structure that consisted of fabric-covered metal tubing braced with flying wires. It was powered by a Rotax 503 DC/DI engine, mounted in a "pusher" configuration.

Chehalem Airpark is a public airport located 4 miles northwest of Newberg, Oregon. The airport's field elevation was 190 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 7/25 which is 2285 x 40 ft.

- Additional Information:

According to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61, the pilot was required to hold at least a student pilot certificate, with appropriate solo endorsements, to operate the airplane.

The accident aircraft, while considered an ultralight, was registered as an airplane. According to FAA FAR Part 103, an ultralight vehicle is a vehicle that: If powered: (1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; (2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons; (3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and (4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed.

The accident airplane had a total fuel capacity of 6-gallons and weighed over 300 pounds.

- Weather:

METAR KMMV 122253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830022 $

METAR KMMV 122353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01780017 10183 20106 55003 $

Cessna 210N Centurion, N1329U, accident occurred on October 13, 2026, near Louisiana Regional Airport (REG/KREG), Gonzales, Louisiana

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=N1329U

- History of Flight:
On October 13, 2026, at about 0458 local time, a Cessna 210N Centurion, N1329U, registered to ACW Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Louisiana Regional Airport (REG/KREG), Gonzales, Louisiana. The sole pilot onboard suffered minor injuries. The airplane was departing at the time.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows the airplane on a climbing right hand turn from runway 35 when it disappeared from coverage 20 seconds into the track.

The local police reported that the airplane came to rest about 1,500 ft from the runway, and the engine itself came to rest on a road about 300 ft from the airplane.

Weather conditions at the time included fog and a 200 ft broken ceiling.

I've been following daily incidents/accidents since ~2018, and I can't recall any similar cases where the entire engine departed the airplane like this.

- Weather:

METAR KREG 130935Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT002 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2 T01710169

METAR KREG 130955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN002 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2 T01680166 <<<

METAR KREG 131015Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 18/17 A3005 RMK AO2 T01750172

Monnett Sonerai IILT, N473AS, accident occurred on October 12, 2026, near Richland Center, 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=N473AS

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered Monnett Sonerai IILT, N473AS, sustained unknown, but apparent substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland Center, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot suffered unknown injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into a marshy area for unknown reasons. Local news media reported that the airplane was on its median test flight when it experienced engine issues after takeoff and crashed into a swamp.

The pilot, aged 67, holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land/sea and airplane instrument ratings. He also holds a glider rating, flight instructor certificate, and a remote pilot certificate. His FAA BasicMeD Course was dated 6/12/2025. The pilot's old third class medical from 2015 states that he must wear corrective lenses and is not valid outside the borders of the United States.

The accident airplane, serial number 080706-0831, was issued a certificate on 02/23/2024, and was manufactured in 2025.

Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N57FA, incident occurred on October 12, 2026, near Miami Executive Airport (TMB/KTMB), Miami, Florida, and incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at TMB

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=N57FA

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1204 local time, a Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N57FA, registered to Silver Express Co, doing business as Flying Academy.com, was not damaged in a forced landing following a loss of engine power while on approach to land at Miami Executive Airport (TMB/KTMB), Miami, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated at 1133.

The airplane was involved in a previous incident at TMB:

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/02/cessna-172r-skyhawk-n57fa-incident.html

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1039U, incident occurred on October 11, 2026, at Estherville Municipal Airport (EST/KEST), Estherville, 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=N1039U

- History of Flight:
On October 11, 2026, at about 1239 local time, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1039U, registered to the Iowa Lakes Community College, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a nose gear collapse upon/during landing on runway 16 at Estherville Municipal Airport (EST/KEST), Estherville, Iowa. The flight instructor and two student pilots were not injured. The local training flight originated at 1036.

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

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=N9859W

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1545 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N9859W, experienced an engine failure on takeoff and landed on a dirt road near St. Tammany Regional Airport (L31), Covington, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured.

Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N96YY, accident occurred on October 10, 2026, near Bishop International Airport (FNT/KFNT), Flint, 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=N96YY

- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1513 local time, a Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N96YY, registered to Shortt Aircraft Leasing LLC and being operated by the CTI Professional Flight Training flight school, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing near Bishop International Airport (FNT/KFNT), Flint, Michigan. The sole student pilot onboard was not injured. The solo training flight originated from Willow Run Airport (YIP/KYIP), Detroit, Michigan, at 1401.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues, landed on the interstate and went down a slope into brush.

An individual driving on the highway captured the airplane during its descent. The airplane touched down wings level on the highway, but departed the right side shoulder and went down a slope. The airplane came to rest upright against a treeline and there was no post crash fire. The left wing was destroyed, and the tail was severed.

According to Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio and preliminary ADS-B data, at about 1505, the student pilot was cleared for a right downwind to land on runway 18. A few seconds later, the controller cancelled the landing clearance and asked the student to extend the downwind (after entering it). At 1510, the controller told the pilot "base turn at your discretion, runway 18, cleared to land, say parking." The student readback and stated that she wanted to taxi back and get flight following to YIP. The controller advised the student about traffic (a Diamond Star) 4 miles northwest of her position that was on approach to runway 18. At 1512, and while on short final for runway 18, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine out. Winds at the time were from 170 at 10 knots. The pilot stated that she can't make it (to the airport) and that was going to try to land on the highway. After a minute of silence, the pilot asked the controller to call emergency services (after the airplane came to rest, note that the pilot was doing correct readbacks to the controller, but I didn't mention it every time.)