Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N999AD, accident occurred on October 1, 2025, near Colorado Springs, Colorado

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=N999AD

- History of Flight:
On October 1, 2025, at about 0412 local time, a Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N999AD, registered to Allison Aviation LLC out of Pueblo, CO, was substantially damaged in a forced landing near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.

According to preliminary Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data (figure 1), at 0406 LT, the airplane taxied from the ramp to runway 35L via intersection A4. At about 0407, the airplane started an intersection takeoff from runway 35L. After departure, the airplane was seen climbing to about 6,600 ft, and was tracking north alongside the Colorado State Highway 21 (Powers Boulevard). The airplane was maintaining around 60 knots groundspeed and struggling to climb further. At about 0416:31, the airplane started a descent from its (current) cruise altitude towards the highway. The airplane turned left and landed on the southbound lane from coming to rest upright. There was no post crash fire, and there was fuel leaking from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and tail. The three propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub and appeared undamaged.

Figure 1: ADS-B Exchange track ran through Google Earth

Figure 2: End of track

KCOS runway 17R/35L is asphalt/grooved in good condition and 11022 ft long and 150 ft wide. The airport field elevation is 6187 ft.

The reported weather at KCOS, at 0354 (about 18 minutes before the accident) included: winds 350° at 7 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, no clouds under 12,000 ft (CLR), a temperature of 14° C, a dew point of 1° C, and a barometric altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury. The calculated density altitude was 7304 ft.

- Weather:
METAR KCOS 010954Z 35007KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01390011 <<<

METAR KCOS 011054Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01440000

Sukhoi Su-26MX, N25SU, accident occurred on September 30, 2025, at Vance Brand Airport (LMO/KLMO), Longmont, Colorado

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=N25SU

- History of Flight:
On September 30, 2025, at about 1329 local time, a privately-registered Sukhoi Su-26MX, N25SU, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Vance Brand Airport (LMO/KLMO), Longmont, Colorado. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight was originating at the time.

According to the FAA; "Aircraft veered off runway on takeoff and gear collapsed."

According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane taxied from the ramp to runway 11. At 1328:31, the airplane started its takeoff. At 1329:03, the airplane was about 1000 ft down the 4800 ft runway, with a reported groundspeed of 54 knots before it veered to the left side of the runway. At 1329:11, the airplane was about 1500 ft down the runway at 69 knots GS before it departed the left side (figure 1). Winds were reported from 360° at 0 knots and 240° at 3 knots.

- Weather:
METAR KLMO 301915Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT120 26/07 A3006 RMK AO2 T02550071

METAR KLMO 301935Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT120 25/07 A3006 RMK AO2 T02530073

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Cessna 182A Skylane, N2079G, accident occurred on September 29, 2025, at Catalina Airport (AVX/KAVX), Avalon, California

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=N2079G

- History of Flight:
On September 29, 2025, at about 1346 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 182A Skylane, N2079G, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Catalina Airport (AVX/KAVX), Avalon, California. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from San Diego-Gillespie Field (SEE/KSEE), San Diego, California, at about 1257 LT, and was destined to KAVX.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed long and veered off runway, striking safety berm.

According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane conducted two descending loops while on approach to runway 4. At 1345:46, the airplane was at 1600 ft, 93 knots groundspeed, and descending -1200 feet per minute (fpm) while on short final. At 1346:21, the airplane ran off the end of the runway with a reported groundspeed of 42 knots. The airplane entered a right turn and slowed down before taxiing to the ramp (figure 1).

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track ran through Google Earth

At the time, winds were from 260° at 8 knots, and there was a broken ceiling at 1500 ft. Catalina Airport features a single concrete runway 4/22 which is 3000 ft long and 75 ft wide. The airport field elevation is 1602 ft.

According to the airport additional remarks:

• FULL STOP LDG ONLY; INTXN TKOFS PROHIBITED.
• LANDING FEE.
• RWY 4-22 NON-STD RWY SAFETY AREAS.
• FOR CD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
• NO JET ACFT OPS AUTH.
• OPS PROHIBITED AT NIGHT OR WHEN ARPT IS UNATNDD.
• PILOTS CANNOT SEE ACFT ON OPPOSITE ENDS OF RWY DUE TO GRADIENT, MUST ANNC TAKING ACTIVE RWY ON UNICOM PRIOR TO DEP.
• RWY 04/22 LTD BY ARPT OPR TO 12500 LBS MTOW.
• RWY 04 FINAL 2300 FT STEEP 2.1% DOWNSLOPE; RWY 22 UPSLOPE PREFERRED LDG.

- Weather:
METAR KAVX 302005Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM FEW008 OVC015 17/14 A3006 RMK AO2 T01720139 $

METAR KAVX 302051Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM BKN015 18/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01780133 58013 $ <<<

METAR KAVX 302120Z AUTO 26010G15KT 10SM SCT014 18/13 A3004 RMK AO2 T01830133 $

Mooney M20J 201, N858JB, incident occurred on September 30, 2025, at Oswego County Airport (FZY/KFZY), Fulton, New York

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=N858JB

- History of Flight:
September 30, 2025, at about 1707 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20J 201, N858JB, landed gearup on runway 6 at Oswego County Airport (FZY/KFZY), Fulton, New York. The airplane sustained unknown damage. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD/KOWD), Norwood, Massachusetts, and was destined to FZY.

ADS-B data suggests the airplane conducted one flyby/touch-and-go on the same runway before coming in for a second landing (figure 1). Winds at the time were from 020° at 10 knots.

- Weather:
METAR KFZY 302054Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T02110067 56005
METAR KFZY 302154Z AUTO 36012G18KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01940061

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N30650, incident occurred on September 30, 2025, near Youngstown, Ohio

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=N30650

- History of Flight:
September 30, 2025, at about 1140 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N30650, registered to Elite Flight Training and Aircraft Management LLC and doing business as Elite Flight Experience, experienced a total loss of fuel (fuel exhaustion) and subsequent forced landing to open field terrain near Youngstown, Ohio. The airplane was not damaged. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The cross-country flight originated from John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), New York, New York, and was destined to DuPage Airport (DPA/KDPA), Chicago, Illinois.

The distance between KFJK and DuPage is ~850 miles. The airplane was flown out the field and continued to the destination (figure 1). Figure 2 shows the emergency landing, and to the top left is the first data point received from the second flight.

Figure 1: ADS-B Track (combined)

Figure 2: ADS-B Track of incident flight, and start of second flight (top left)

Cirrus SR20, N814, accident occurred on September 30, 2025, at Watertown Municipal Airport (RYV/KRYV), Watertown, Wisconsin

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=N814

- History of Flight:
September 30, 2025, at about 0903 local time, a Cirrus SR20, N814, registered to Wisconsin Aviation-Four Lakes Inc out of Madison, WI, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Watertown Municipal Airport (RYV/KRYV), Watertown, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KRYV.

According to the FAA; "Aircraft began porpoising and veered off runway on landing." ADS-B data shows the airplane on final approach to runway 23 (asphalt, 4429 x 75 ft) with a reported groundspeed of 98 knots. The last ADS-B return was recorded about 2700 ft down the runway, the airplane was at 57 knots groundspeed (figure 1). At the time of the accident, the winds were from 360° at 0 knots.

Note: The FAA incorrectly reported the N number as N81409.

Figure 1: ADS-B Track

Aeronca 11AC Chief, N86326, accident occurred on September 29, 2025, near Longmont, Colorado

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N86326

- History of Flight:
September 29, 2025, at about 1210 local time, an Aeronca 11AC Chief, N86326, registered to Hand Flyers LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Longmont, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported; "Landed in a field due to loss of engine power, approx 8 miles NE of airport, landing gear collapsed and prop strike, no ground injuries reported."