Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, N247JP, accident occurred on August 9, 2026, near Lemhi County Airport (SMN/KSMN), Salmon, Idaho

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=N247JP

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1643 local time, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, N247JP, registered to Spirit Air Inc and being operated by Gem Air as a Part 135 on-demand flight, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Salmon, Idaho. There were no injuries. The flight originated from Boise Airport (BOI/KBOI), Boise, Idaho, at 1549.

The FAA stated that the airplane was on final when it reported an asymmetric flap deployment. A post flight inspection revealed spar damage. The NTSB is investigating the event as an accident.

Cirrus SR22T GTS G5, N551JW, accident occurred on August 9, 2026, at Sells Airport (E78), Sells, 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=N551JW

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 0927 local time, a Cirrus SR22T GTS G5, N551JW, registered to Depato LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was departing and veered off the runway to avoid hitting a coyote and crashed. The pilot was not injured.

One of the airport remarks states: "Livestock on invof arpt." The NTSB is investigating.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N269MG, incident occurred on August 9, 2026, at Heart of Georgia Regional Airport (EZM/KEZM), Eastman, Georgia

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=N269MG

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1233 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N269MG, registered to the Georgia Aviation Authority and being operated by the Middle Georgia State College, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Heart of Georgia Regional Airport (EZM/KEZM), Eastman, Georgia. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1228.

The FAA reported that the airplane was conducting touch and go(es) and struck the REILs (Runway End Identifier Lights) for the runway.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 2 and taxied back to the ramp.

EZM's runway 20 does feature REILs. The airplane continued operations out of the airport 2 days later.

Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, N284K, incident occurred on August 9, 2026, near Conway Municipal Airport (CXW/KCXW), Conway, Arkansas

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=N284K

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1708 local time, a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, N284K, registered to Midsouth Air LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near Conway Municipal Airport (CXW/KCXW), Conway, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues after takeoff, attempted to return to the airport and landed in a field. There was no media coverage available, and no ADS-B data for the incident flight.

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N3598M, incident occurred on August 9, 2026, near Talkeetna, 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=N3598M

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N3598M, sustained unknown damage when it crashed under unknown circumstances. The pilot was not injured.

Robinson R44 Raven, N197HL, accident occurred on August 9, 2026, near Macedonia, 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=N197HL

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1135 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven, N197HL, registered to Cedar Ridge Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Macedonia, Iowa. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The helicopter was being operated on a local aerial application flight.

The FAA reported that the helicopter attempted to lift off the truck platform with too heavy of a load and rolled in a field. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N6175G, accident occurred on August 9, 2026, at Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW/KMGW), Morgantown, West Virginia

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=N6175G

- History of Flight:
On August 9, 2026, at about 1905 local time, a Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N6175G, registered to Kimber 123 Holdings LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was taxiing on the taxiway after landing and was struck by a fuel truck. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB/KMRB), Martinsburg, West Virginia, at 1755.

The NTSB is investigating.