Cessna 195, N3877V, fatal accident occurred on June 24, 2026, near Pasco, Washington

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=N3877V

- History of Flight:
On June 24, 2026, at about 1528 local, a Cessna 195, N3877V, was destroyed when it collided with a high-voltage transmission line and the waters of the Columbia River near Pasco, Washington. The private pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Napa River, California, and was destined to Priest Lake, Idaho.

The purpose of the flight was to fly to a seaplane gathering event in Idaho.

There are no ADS-B tracks for the accident flight.

Multiple witnesses stated that the aircraft was flying low over the river.

According to video evidence, the airplane collided with a high-voltage transmission line that runs across the river and parallel to the Cable Bridge. The airplane nosed over and collided with the water. The wires were not equipped with orange safety balls, but were marked on the VFR sectional chart.

Figure 1: View of the towers/powerlines running across the river.

Figure 2: Tower as marked on sectional the VFR chart.

Figure 3: Powerlines as seen on OpenStreetMap

Figure 4: View of powerlines from ground level (and cable bridge in background)

Figure 5: View of powerlines from ground level (and cable bridge in background)

Figure 6: View of airplane on CCTV footage before it collided with the line.

The pilot, aged 64, held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single engine land, sea, and airplane multiengine land. He also held an airframe/powerplant rating. His second class FAA medical was issued on June 2026. The passenger did not hold a pilot certificate.

The accident aircraft, serial number 7339, was manufactured in 1949. It was a 5-seat, high-wing, single engine airplane equipped with floats and powered by a Jacobs R-755A radial engine.

Weather conditions at the time were not remarkable.

Airborne Windsports Edge XT-912-L, N912CV, fatal accident occurred on June 25, 2026, at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA/KONA), Winona, Minnesota

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=N912CV

- History of Flight:
On June 25, 2026, at about 1735 local time, an Airborne Windsports Edge XT-912-L weight-shift-control aircraft, N912CV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA/KONA), Winona, Minnesota. The private pilot was fatally injured.

The circumstances of the accident are unknown, but reportedly happened on landing.

The pilot, aged 74, held a private pilot certificate (last issued/updated 7/18/2024) with a rating for airplane single engine land and a sport endorsement for weight-shift-control land. He also held a repairman/LSA certificate issued/updated on 10/25/2024 for a limit for the accident aircraft. His second class FAA medical was issued on 6/1980, with a note that he must wear corrective lenses. The pilot did not hold a FAA BasicMed Course.

The accident aircraft, serial number XT-912-0168, was manufactured in 2007. It is powered by a ROTAX 912 80HP engine.

Weather conditions at the time included winds from 340 at 6 knots, 10 miles visibility, temperature 22°C, dewpoint 12°C, and an altimeter setting of 30.00 inches of mercury.

- Weather:

METAR KONA 252215Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3001 RMK AO2 TSNO

METAR KONA 252235Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT037 22/12 A3000 RMK AO2 TSNO

METAR KONA 252255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2999 RMK AO2 TSNO

Air-Tech Quicksilver GT-400, N8019G, fatal accident occurred on June 24, 2026, near Glennville, 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=N8019G

- History of Flight:
On June 24, 2026, at about 1800 local time, an Air-Tech Quicksilver GT-400, N8019G, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Glennville, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured.

The circumstances of the accident are unknown.

The pilot, aged 66, held a private pilot certificate which was last issued/updated on 2/26/2010 with a rating for airplane single engine land aircraft. His third class FAA medical was last issued on December 2020 with a note that he must wear corrective lenses.

The accident aircraft, serial number GT2801072, was a a single seat, high-wing, tricycle gear aircraft with a pusher configuration.

It is unknown whether the aircraft currently falls under the FAA's definition of an ultralight, which will determine whether the NTSB will investigate the event or not (there were no posts made by the NTSB in regards to this accident).

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N5229D, incident occurred on June 25, 2026, near Galesburg, 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=N5229D

- History of Flight:
On June 25, 2026, at about 1631 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N5229D, sustained unknown damage when it experienced engine issues and landed in a field near Galesburg, Illinois. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from an unknown airport, and was destined to an unknown location.

Figure 1: Track

Figure 2: End of track

- Weather:

METAR KGBG 252115Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3000 RMK AO2 T02500145

METAR KGBG 252135Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2999 RMK AO2 T02500146

Mooney M20R Ovation 3, N78PE, incident occurred on June 25, 2026, at Paul C. Miller–Sparta Airport (8D4), Sparta, 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=N78PE

- History of Flight:
On June 25, 2026, at about 1241 local time, a Mooney M20R Ovation 3, N78PE, registered to Fun Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 25 at Paul C. Miller–Sparta Airport (8D4), Sparta, Michigan. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The personal flight originated from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR/KGRR), Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 1232.

- Weather:

METAR K8D4 251635Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN016 BKN021 22/16 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR K8D4 251655Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN021 OVC029 22/16 A2991 RMK AO2

Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, N35597, incident occurred on June 25, 2026, at Houston Executive Airport (TME/KTME), Houston, Texas

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=N35597

- History of Flight:
On June 25, 2026, at about 1229 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, N35597, registered to My Flight LLC, sustained minor damage when it blew a tire upon/during landing on runway 18 at Houston Executive Airport (TME/KTME), Houston, Texas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The training flight originated from David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH/KDWH), Houston, Texas, at 1159.

The airplane continued normal operations about 3 hours later.

- Weather:

AR KTME 241715Z AUTO 24006KT 7SM FEW033 32/25 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KTME 241735Z AUTO 23008KT 7SM FEW035 33/24 A3011 RMK AO2

Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N643DC, accident occurred on June 24, 2026, near Nephi, 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=N643DC

- History of Flight:
On June 24, 2026, at about 0850 local time, a Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N643DC, registered to Skywest Leasing Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Nephi, Utah. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local training flight originated from Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (SPK/KSPK), Spanish Fork, Utah, at 0741.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed in a field due to an engine failure. ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed Spanish Fork and proceeded southwest and climbed to 8,800 ft. About 30 minutes after takeoff, the airplane entered a 360 turn and started a descent to 5,300 ft. 11 minutes later, the airplane entered a left hand turn and started flying on the opposite direction (northeast) while climbing to 9,400 ft. Towards the end of the track, it appears the airplane was trying to fly to Nephi (U14), but ended up landing near a highway.

Figure 1: Flight Track

Figure 2: Towards end of track

- Weather:

METAR KU14 241435Z AUTO 18009KT 9SM CLR 27/07 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KU14 241455Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3012 RMK AO2