Cessna 182D Skylane, N9069X, accident occurred on May 3, 2026, near Fairfield County Airport (LHQ/KLHQ), Lancaster, Ohio

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9069X

- History of Flight:
On May 3, 2026, at about 2241 local time, a Cessna 182D Skylane, N9069X, sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees and terrain under unknown circumstances in a residential area near Fairfield County Airport (LHQ/KLHQ), Lancaster, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The flight originated from Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (MRB/KMRB), Martinsburg, West Virginia, at 2047, and was destined to KLHQ.

Post-accident photos show that the airplane came to rest upright and there was no post crash fire. The right wing was impact damaged and separated while the left wing and fuselage sustained extensive impact damage. All three propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub, and all were straight and undamaged. The main and nose landing gear remained attached to the airplane.

At 2253, the conditions at KLHQ included: winds 210 at 6 knots, 10 miles visibility, few clouds at 7,500ft AGL and an overcast ceiling at 10,000ft AGL, temperature 11°C, dewpoint 3°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.95 inches of mercury.

- Weather:

METAR KLHQ 040153Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 09/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP148 T00940050 $

METAR KLHQ 040253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 11/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01060033 56011 $

Globe GC-1B, N2457B, incident occurred on May 2, 2026, at Aurora State Airport (UAO/KUAO), Aurora, Oregon

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2457B

- History of Flight:
On May 2, 2026, at about 1623 local time, a Globe GC-1B, N2457B, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse and ground looped during landing on runway 35 at Aurora State Airport (UAO/KUAO), Aurora, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Bend Municipal Airport (BDN/KBDN), Bend, Oregon, at 1541.

- Weather:

METAR KUAO 022253Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP127 T01830111

METAR KUAO 022337Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2989 RMK AO2 T01830122

Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7008T, incident occurred on May 2, 2026, at Victoria Regional Airport (VCT/KVCT), Victoria, Texas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7008T

- History of Flight:
On May 2, 2026, at about 1522 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7008T, was not damaged when it was involved in an incident at Victoria Regional Airport (VCT/KVCT), Victoria, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from San Marcos Regional Airport (HYI/KHYI), San Marcos, Texas, at 1419.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft veered off runway due to a crosswind and became stuck in the mud." ADS-B data shows that the airplane was landing on runway 31.

At 1451, the winds were from 030° at 12 nots, gusting 24 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KVCT 021951Z 03012G24KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 06026/1937 SLP191 T02330094

METAR KVCT 022051Z 03008G19KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02440089 56015

Tecnam P2010 TDI TwentyTen, N712WK, incident occurred on May 2, 2026, at Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N712WK

- History of Flight:
On May 2, 2026, at about 1303 local time, a Tecnam P2010 TDI TwentyTen, N712WK, registered to Fregata LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a propeller strike during a landing attempt on runway 22 at Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Witham Field Airport (SUA/KSUA), Stuart, Florida, at 1136.

At 1253, the winds were from 220° at 13 knots, gusting 22 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KLEE 021653Z 22013G22KT 10SM FEW044 FEW055 31/21 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1604 SLP108 T03060206

METAR KLEE 021753Z 26011G23KT 10SM FEW045 FEW055 SCT110 29/20 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 27029/1735 LTG DSNT ALQDS SLP108 T02890200 10306 20222 56003

Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion, N4951Y, incident occurred on May 2, 2026, at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD/KPGD), Punta Gorda, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4951Y

- History of Flight:
On May 2, 2026, at about 1655 local time, a Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion, N4951Y, registered to H & B Aeronautics LLC, sustained unknown damage following a hard landing on runway 22 at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD/KPGD), Punta Gorda, Florida. The personal flight originated from Marco Island Airport (MRK/KMKY), Marco Island, Florida, at 1621, and was destined to KPGD.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed hard and post flight inspection revealed prop and nose gear damage."

At 1653, the winds were from 230° at 11 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KPGD 021953Z 25016G24KT 10SM FEW022 SCT095 30/22 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP112 T03000222

METAR KPGD 022053Z 23011KT 10SM OVC085 28/22 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP111 T02830222 56014 <<<<<

METAR KPGD 022153Z 23011KT 10SM VCTS SCT023 BKN060 BKN080 28/23 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-NE SLP114 T02780228

Cessna 182C Skylane, N8839T, incident occurred on May 2, 2026, near Fairfax, Minnesota

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8839T

- History of Flight:
On May 2, 2026, at about 1611 local time, a Cessna 182C Skylane, N8839T, registered to Kansas Farm and Ranch Inc, was not damaged following a forced landing due to a loss of engine power near Fairfax, Minnesota. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD/KBRD), Brainerd, Minnesota, at 1506, and was destined to Seneca, Kansas.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 4,500 ft when it entered a descending left hand turn.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Cessna 180A Skywagon, N5235D, incident occurred on May 3, 2026, at Russellville Regional Airport (RUE/KRUE), Russellville, Arkansas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5235D

- History of Flight:
On May 3, 2026, at about 1114 local time, a Cessna 180A Skywagon, N5235D, registered to P2I Real Estate Ltd, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 7 at Russellville Regional Airport (RUE/KRUE), Russellville, Arkansas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK/KPLK), Branson, Missouri.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft lost control during landing and veered off runway causing the tail wheel to snap off."

Figure 1: ADS-B data

- Weather:

METAR KRUE 031553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01830061 PNO $

METAR KRUE 031653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02000061 PNO $