Thursday, May 29, 2025

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N7175D, accident occurred on May 26, 2025, at Oldham County Airport (E52), Vega, Texas

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Hodges, Michael

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Jason Wilson; FAA Lubbock FSDO; Lubbock, TX

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7175D

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200228/pdf

  • Location: Vega, TX 
  • Accident Number: CEN25LA188 
  • Date & Time: May 26, 2025, 15:40 Local  
  • Registration: N7175D
  • Aircraft: Piper PA-18 
  • Injuries: 2 Serious
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N6132G, accident occurred on May 26, 2025, at First Air Field (W16), Monroe, Washington

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Whitaker, Kathryn

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Justin Hanson; Federal Aviation Administration; Seattle, WA

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6132G

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200224/pdf

  • Location: Monroe, WA 
  • Accident Number: WPR25LA162 
  • Date & Time: May 26, 2025, 16:11 Local  
  • Registration: N6132G
  • Aircraft: Cessna 172N 
  • Injuries: 2 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Piper PA-18A-150 Super Cub, N1364C, accident occurred on May 22, 2025, near Susitna, Alaska

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Hill, Millicent

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Andrew Flack; FAA/FSDO; Anchorage, AK

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N1364C

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200226/pdf

  • Location: Susitna, AK 
  • Accident Number: ANC25LA041 
  • Date & Time: May 22, 2025, 19:10 Local  
  • Registration: N1364C
  • Aircraft: Piper PA-18A 150 
  • Injuries: 2 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Cessna 182P Skylane, N1298M, accident occurred on May 22, 2025, at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM/KMGM), Montgomery, Alabama

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Boggs, Daniel

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Pete Rosa; FAA; Birmingham, AL

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N1298M

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200198/pdf

  • Location: Montgomery, AL 
  • Accident Number: ERA25LA209 
  • Date & Time:May 22, 2025, 07:35 Local  
  • Registration: N1298M
  • Aircraft: Cessna 182P 
  • Injuries: 1 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

MBB BK 117C-1, N117NC, accident occurred on May 19, 2025, near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Alleyne, Eric

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Larry J Solley; FAA/FSDO; Philadelphia , PA 
  • Seth Buttner; Airbus Helicopters; Grand Prairie , TX 
  • Brady Carpenter; Metro Aviation; Shreveport , LA

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4831A

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200184/pdf

  • Location: Fort Washington, PA  
  • Accident Number: ERA25LA204
  • Date & Time: May 19, 2025, 19:41 Local  
  • Registration: N117NC
  • Aircraft: EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH MBB-BK 117 C-1 
  • Injuries: 3 Minor 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Medical emergency)

On May 19, 2025, at 1941 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter Deutschland Gmbh BK117-C1, N117NC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The commercial pilot and two passengers’ received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an air medical flight.


According to the pilot, the flight originated the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center North Heliport (PA39), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was enroute to Wings Field Airport (LOM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the helicopter’s home base, following the completion of a patient transport mission.


While cruising at an altitude of about 1,300 ft mean sea level and 120 knots indicated airspeed, approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles south of LOM, the helicopter became uncontrollable and began shuddering violently. The pilot reported there were no visual or aural warnings prior to the event. He continued that he experienced a total loss of tail rotor control, including the loss of pedal authority and tail rotor thrust.


The pilot lowered the collective and initiated an autorotation descent. During the descent, he identified a grass field adjacent to a driveway as a suitable forced landing area. The helicopter touched down following a rotation of about 180 degrees. The pilot performed an emergency engine shutdown and applied the rotor brake.


The wreckage has was retained for further examination.


Excalibur Aircraft Excalibur, N4831A, accident occurred on May 18, 2025, at Mountain View Airport (MNF/KMNF), Mountain View, Missouri

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Abraham, Laura

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Nick Daleo; FAA; St Louis, MO

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4831A

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200173/pdf

  • Location: Mountain View, MO 
  • Accident Number: CEN25LA180 
  • Date & Time: May 18, 2025, 14:20 Local 
  • Registration: N4831A 
  • Aircraft: EXCALIBUR AIRCRAFT EXCALIBUR 
  • Injuries: 2 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

The NTSB is conducting a Class 4 investigation into this event. A preliminary report will not be issued but a final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Just JA30 SuperSTOL, N128EL, accident occurred on May 9, 2025, near Evanston, Wyoming

 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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Swick, Andrew

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Bruce Hanson; FAA-FSDO; Casper, WY

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N128EL

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200143/pdf

  • Location: Evanston, WY 
  • Accident Number: WPR25LA154 
  • Date & Time: May 9, 2025, 10:20 Local
  • Registration: N128EL 
  • Aircraft: LEE AVIATION LLC JA30 SUPERSTOL 
  • Injuries: 2 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

On May 9, 2025, about 1020 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Just Aircraft Superstol, N128EL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Evanston, Wyoming. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.


The pilot reported that shortly after departing runway 23 at the Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW), Evanston, Wyoming, and while in the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern about 250 ft above ground level, a puff of smoke came out from the top of the engine cowling followed by a total loss of engine power. The pilot advanced the throttle, pitched the nose down, and turned the airplane left towards runway 5. Subsequently, the pilot realized he was not going to make it to the runway and initiated a forced landing on a taxiway. The airplane landed hard and short of the taxiway on a hillside and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.


The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Rutan Long-EZ, N433EZ, accident occurred on May 1, 2025, at Ryan Airfield (RYN/KRYN), Tucson, Arizona

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.

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel the scene of this accident.

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Nixon, Albert

Additional Participating Entities:

  • Jeremy Alexender; Federal Aviation Administration; Scottsdale, AZ

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N433EZ

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200114/pdf

  • Location: Tucson, AZ 
  • Accident Number: WPR25LA148 
  • Date & Time: May 1, 2025, 10:30 Local 
  • Registration: N433EZ 
  • Aircraft: Rutan LONG-EZE 
  • Injuries: 1 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On May 1, 2025, about 1030 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Long EZE, N433EZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tucson, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.


The pilot departed Ryan Field Airport (RYN), Tucson, Arizona, and flew to Marana Regional Airport (AVQ), Marana, Arizona, and accomplished a low approach to the runway. The pilot then returned to RYN for a full stop landing on runway 6R. He reported that during the landing roll, the left brake failed, and the airplane veered right and exited the runway. Subsequently, the airplane’s left canard struck a runway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the canard. The airplane came to rest about 20 ft off the right side of runway.


The airplane was secured for further examination.