Kinner Sportwing B-2, N14927, accident occurred on October 1, 2026, at Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM/KBXM), Brunswick, Maine

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=N14927

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 1229 local time, a 1930s vintage low-wing Kinner Sportwing B-2 monoplane, N14927, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM/KBXM), Brunswick, Maine. The commercial pilot suffered minor injuries. The personal flight originated from Lawrence Airport (LWM/KLWM), Lawrence, Massachusetts, at 1114.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed and on rollout flipped for unknown reasons. ADS-B data shows the airplane on final approach to runway 19L. Winds at the time were reported from 210 at 8 knots. The calculated headwind component was 7.5 knots, and crosswind component was 2.7 knots.

The pilot, aged 82, held a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane multiengine land/sea ratings and an instrument rating. He also held private privileges for airplane single engine land/sea. His Basic MedCourse was dated 3/8/2023. However, the pilot was issued a third class FAA medical on 6/2026 with a note that he must use corrective lens(es) to meet vision standards at all required distances.

Runway 1R/19L is asphalt/concrete 8000 x 200 ft. The airport field elevation was 74.7 ft.

- Weather:

METAR KBXM 011615Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KBXM 011635Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3002 RMK AO2

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N185TT, accident occurred on October 1, 2026, at Madera Municipal Airport (MAE/KMAE), Madera, 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=N185TT

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 1316 local time, a Cessna A185F Skywagon, N185TT, registered to Lucky Irishman LLC, sustained substantial damage when it veered off runway and nosed over after landing on runway 30 at Madera Municipal Airport (MAE/KMAE), Madera, California. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT/KFAT), Fresno, California, at 1301.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane veered off the left side of runway 30 at 46 knots groundspeed. Post-accident photos show structural damage to the left wing.

- Weather:

METAR KMAE 011955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03280111 FZRANO $

METAR KMAE 012055Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03390100 58018 FZRANO $

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N75513, accident occurred on October 1, 2026, near Woodland, California

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N75513

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 0916 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N75513, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Woodland, California. The pilot suffered unknown injuries.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was first seen at 0758 flying south near Castella, California. The airplane continued continued in that heading for the entire flight. Several segments of the track were missing. The segment between 0852 to 0906 shows the airplane descending from 4,600 ft to 1,600 ft. The last three minutes of the flight starting from 0914:48 shows the airplane at 300 ft and an average groundspeed of 100 knots. The last three ADS-B data points, starting from 0915:43, shows that the airplane made a left hand turn with an average rate of -2000 feet per minute (fpm) as the groundspeed decreased to 73 knots. The last point at 0915:49 showed a groundspeed of 108 knots and an average rate of +1400 feet per minute (fpm).

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed under unknown circumstances. Local media reported that the airplane crashed while trying to land.

A review of weather conditions at the nearby airports and the area forecast discussion showed unremarkable conditions.

- Weather:

METAR KDWA 011550Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A2988 RMK AO2

METAR KDWA 011615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KSMF 011553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01890111

METAR KSMF 011653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02330100

Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C, N7937W, incident occurred on September 30, 2026, near Marana Regional Airport (AVQ/KAVQ), Marana, 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=N7937W

- History of Flight:
On September 30, 2026, at about 0928 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C, N7937W, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing near Marana Regional Airport (AVQ/KAVQ), Marana, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from La Cholla Airpark (57AZ), Tucson, Arizona, at 0844.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed 57AZ and headed west towards Pinal Airpark (KMZJ), Marana, Arizona. The airplane did three touch-and-go(es) then was seen on an easternly heading with a reported groundspeed of 120 knots before it initiated a descending right turn towards KAVQ. The airplane had deaccelerated to about 58 knots and descended to 3,000 ft before the track ended north of the airport.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues and made an off-airport forced landing.

- Weather:

METAR KAVQ 301615Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2986 RMK AO2

METAR KAVQ 301635Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2986 RMK AO2

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9840U, incident occurred on October 1, 2026, near Arbon Valley, Idaho

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9840U

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 1156 local time, a privately-registered Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9840U, was not damaged when it made a forced landing on a road near Arbon Valley, Idaho. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot was able to get the engine restarted and departed later. The flight had originally originated from Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport (U89), Glenns Ferry, Idaho, and was destined to Wyoming.

Beechcraft S35 Bonanza, N5849K, incident occurred on October 1, 2026, at Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6), Daytona Beach, 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=N5849K

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 1450 local time, a Beechcraft S35 Bonanza, N5849K, registered to Rich Lucas Aircraft Sales LLC, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a gear collapse during a landing attempt on runway 6 at Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6), Daytona Beach, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1246.

In the four months prior to the incident, the airplane was only seen twice doing ground movements at the airport.

- Weather:

METAR KEVB 011647Z 18014KT 10SM SCT030 30/23 A3008

METAR KEVB 011747Z 11008KT 10SM SCT030 30/23 A3007

Mooney M20J 201, N4054H, incident occurred on October 1, 2026, at Belen Regional Airport (BRG/KBRG), Belen, New Mexico

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=N4054H

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2026, at about 1346 local time, a Mooney M20J 201, N4054H, registered to Moon Dawg LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a gear collapse during a landing attempt on runway 3 at Belen Regional Airport (BRG/KBRG), Belen, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1230.

The airplane had conducted a number of touch-and-go(es) before the incident happened.

- Weather:

METAR KBRG 011935Z AUTO 04017KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3014 RMK AO2 T02290053

METAR KBRG 011955Z AUTO 05013G21KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3012 RMK AO2 T02360054