Politechnika Warszawska PW-5 Smyk, N157AJ, accident occurred on May 23, 2026, in Ephrata, Washington

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N157AJ

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 1525 local time, a Politechnika Warszawska PW-5 Smyk glider, N157AJ, registered to Puget Sound Soaring Association, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Ephrata, Washington. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "The glider was released and pilot heard a cracking sound, landed and post flight inspection revealed damage to both wings."

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E, N256LG, incident occurred on May 28, 2026, at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK/KPWK), Wheeling, Illinois

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N256LG

- History of Flight:
On May 28, 2026, at about 0824 local time, an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E, N256LG, registered to Lima Golf LLC and being operated by Jet Linx Aviation, sustained minor damage when it departed runway 16, declared an emergency, diverted to KORD, and post flight inspection revealed the battery door had separated. The two pilots and two passengers were not injured.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel, N135DS, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, at Sonoma Valley Airport (0Q3), Schellville, California

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N135DS

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 1615 local time, a Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel, N135DS, registered to JM Environmental Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Sonoma Valley Airport (0Q3), Schellville, California. The pilot and one passenger suffered minor injuries, and one passenger suffered serious injuries. The personal flight originated from Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN/KAUN), Auburn, California, at 1530.

The FAA reported that the airplane "bounced on landing and came to rest in a swampy area resulting in main landing gear detaching." ADS-B data shows that the airplane was coming in from the east, possibly landing on runway 25.

At 1555, the winds (at KDVO) were from 240° at 13 knots, gusting 18 knots. At 1615, the winds were from 250° at 13 knots.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

The airplane came to rest on its right side, the engine was crushed aft, the right wing was impact damaged and separated, the tail was buckled. The fuselage/cabin area sustained extensive damage. There was no fire.

Figure 2: Wreckage

Sonoma Valley Airport is a public airport located 4 miles south of Schellville, California. The airport field elevation is 16 ft. The airport features two runways, runway 7/25 which is asphalt 2700 x 45 ft, and runway 17/35 is asphalt 1513 x 50 ft. The runways are surrounded by swampy land.

Figure 3: 0Q3 Airport

According to the FAA additional remarks:

"- RY 07/25 ELEVATED 3'-5' ABV NORTH TERRAIN WITH 6:1 SIDE SLOPES.

- RY 07/25 NO TGL OR TRNG OPS; RY 25 RIGHT 20 DEG TURN AFTER TKOF; RY 25 TURN CROSSWIND AFTER 600 FT.

- DAY USE ONLY"

- Weather:

METAR KDVO 272255Z AUTO 24013G18KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A2977 RMK AO2

METAR KDVO 272315Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2976 RMK AO2

METAR KDVO 272335Z AUTO 24009G19KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A2977 RMK AO2

Rainbow Cheetah XLS, N146RC, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, near Knightdale, North Carolina

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N146RC

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 1412 local time, a Rainbow Cheetah XLS, N146RC, registered to East Coast Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Knightdale, North Carolina. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger suffered unknown injuries. The flight originated from Cox Airport (NC81), Apex, North Carolina, at 1343.

The FAA reported that the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. Local law enforcement reported that the airplane struck several enclosed storage trailers during an "uncontrolled landing." ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 1,900 ft before the track stopped south of Raleigh East Airport (W17).

Figure 1: Accident Site

Figure 2: Flightaware track

- Weather:

METAR KLHZ 271755Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT024 SCT036 27/21 A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KLHZ 271815Z AUTO 24006G14KT 10SM SCT026 SCT036 27/21 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KLHZ 271835Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT036 28/21 A3002 RMK AO2

Robinson R66 Turbine, N5488H, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, near Bell Training Facility Heliport (3XS7), Fort Worth, Texas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5488H

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 0847 local time, a Robinson R66 Turbine, N5488H, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near the Bell Training Facility Heliport (3XS7), Fort Worth, Texas. The instructor sustained serious injuries. and student suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the "helicopter fell to the ground from a hover due to unknown circumstances resulting in a hard landing."

- Weather:

METAR KAFW 271253Z 32005KT 10SM FEW012 BKN016 BKN120 OVC180 19/18 A2984 RMK AO2 RAE19 SLP093 P0000 T01940183 $

METAR KAFW 271353Z 34007KT 10SM SCT026 BKN120 BKN250 21/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02110183 $

Cessna A188B AGwagon, N84497, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, near Blair Executive Airport (BTA/KBTA), Blair, Nebraska

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N84497

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 1131 local time, a Cessna A188B AGwagon, N84497, registered to N84497 LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Blair Executive Airport (BTA/KBTA), Blair, Nebraska. The pilot was not injured. The ferry/repositioning flight originated from Omaha-Millard Airport (KMLE), Omaha, Nebraska, at 1117.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues on takeoff and landed in a field." ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 13 and initiated a go-around, the airplane was unable to climb and ended up landing in a field south of the airport. The NTSB is investigating the event as an accident.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

- Weather:

METAR KBTA 281615Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 T02680139

METAR KBTA 281635Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 T02700139

Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N3984F, accident occurred on May 27, 2026, at Hiawatha Sportsmans Club Airport (MI69), Naubinway, Michigan

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N3984F

- History of Flight:
On May 27, 2026, at about 1545 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N3984F, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Hiawatha Sportsmans Club Airport (MI69), Naubinway, Michigan. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft nosed over while landing on a grass strip and came to rest inverted." MI69 is the only airport located in Naubinway. There is no ADS-B data for the accident track.

The closest airport, KERY, was reporting winds from 350° at 12 knots, gusting 16 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KERY 271935Z AUTO 35012G16KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KERY 271955Z AUTO 02010G16KT 340V040 10SM CLR 23/07 A3006 RMK AO2