Dynamic rollover: RotorWay Exec 162F, N124CW, accident occurred on March 13, 2025, near Mounds, Oklahoma

• Location: Mounds, Oklahoma 
• Accident Number: CEN25LA123 
• Date & Time: March 13, 2025, 17:45 Local 
• Registration: N124CW 
• Aircraft: CALDWELL C W 162F 
• Aircraft Damage: Destroyed 
• Defining Event: Dynamic rollover 
• Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/199860/pdf

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The student pilot stated that while flying the experimental helicopter, the tail rotor kept pulling to the left. He attempted to land the helicopter to troubleshoot the issue when the skid got stuck in mud, and the helicopter rolled over. The engine’s hot exhaust caught the grass on fire, which then ignited the helicopter. The pilot and passenger egressed without issue, but the fire continued and destroyed the helicopter. The helicopter’s maintenance logbooks were onboard and were consumed by the fire. Due to the condition of the helicopter after being destroyed by fire, and the pilot not making the wreckage available, a postaccident examination was not possible.

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

- Probable Cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a dynamic roll over and postimpact fire.

Loss of control in flight: Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron, N4455B, accident occurred on March 19, 2025, at Grenada Municipal Airport (GNF/KGNF), Grenada, Mississippi

• Location: Grenada, Mississippi 
• Accident Number: CEN25LA135 
• Date & Time: March 19, 2025, 14:31 Local 
• Registration: N4455B 
• Aircraft: Beech 95-B55 (T42A) 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Loss of control in flight 
• Injuries: 2 Minor, 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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The pilot reported that after touchdown on runway 13, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the airplane subsequently climbed about 5 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot applied back pressure on the yoke to regain a slight nose-high landing attitude when the airplane landed hard and bounced again to about 3 ft agl. Due to the airplane’s airspeed being below the single-engine best rate of climb airspeed, the pilot did not apply power for a go-around and continued the landing. The airplane landed hard again, the airplane’s nose landing gear collapsed, and the right main landing gear tire blew out. Unable to maintain directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright in the grass. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Prior to landing, the pilot used on-board weather information to determine that the wind was from 200° at 17 knots, gusting to 26 knots. The airport’s runway 22 was listed in poor condition with a remark that the asphalt was cracked and had depressions. The pilot chose runway 13 for the improved surface condition and wider runway, which placed the runway crosswind component between 16 to 24 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.

Unknown or undetermined: Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N47RT, accident occurred on June 30, 2024, near Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin

• Location: Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin 
• Accident Number: CEN24LA245 
• Date & Time: June 30, 2024, 11:15 Local 
• Registration: N47RT 
• Aircraft: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined 
• Injuries: 2 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On June 30, 2024, about 1115 central daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company A36, N47RT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the engine gradually lost power and the airplane could not climb. She executed a forced landing into trees off the departure end of the runway. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage.

Postaccident examination of the fuel-injected engine and airframe revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Three postaccident engine runs were conducted and no mechanical anomalies were observed that would have precluded normal operations.

- Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft wake turb encounter: Cessna 180B, N5275E, accident occurred on September 18, 2024, near Anchorage, Alaska

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The pilot reported he was inbound to land and was waiting for a break in chatter on the radio to contact the air traffic control tower. He was about 7 miles from the airport, and about 1,050 ft mean sea level when he encountered wake turbulence presumably from a Boeing 747 inbound to an adjacent runway. He stated the airplane violently dropped and he struck his head on the ceiling. He was able to maintain control of the airplane and land uneventfully. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

Unknown or undetermined: Just Highlander, N102XP, accident occurred on November 18, 2024, near Fountain Inn, South Carolina

• Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA051 
• Date & Time: November 18, 2024, 15:30 Local 
• Registration: N102XP 
• Aircraft: JAMES A GRAY JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLANDER 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined 
• Injuries: 1 Minor
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On November 18, 2024, about 1530 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Just Aircraft Highlander airplane, N102XP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, the engine suddenly lost all power. Since there were no open areas ahead, he elected to perform a forced landing in the treetops. Once the airplane settled into the trees, it fell to the ground, and the pilot and was met by first responders. An examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of a preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure. The engine was secured on a forklift and successfully started, and it ran several times. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

- Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Fuel related: Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N2083D, accident occurred on September 20, 2024, in Shakopee, Minnesota

• Location: Shakopee, Minnesota 
• Accident Number: CEN24LA360 
• Date & Time: September 20, 2024, 12:04 Local 
• Registration: N2083D 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-44-180 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Fuel related 
• Injuries: 2 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

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On September 20, 2024, at 12:04 central daylight time, a Piper PA-44-180 airplane, N2083D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Shakopee, Minnesota. Both pilots were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

One of the pilots, a flight instructor, was recently hired to instruct in the airplane and was receiving a check out flight from the assistant chief flight instructor. The pilots reported that they were preparing to enter the traffic pattern, so they began a descent from their cruising altitude of about 5,500 ft msl to 1,000 ft msl. About three miles from the airport, both engines on the multi-engine airplane began to run rough. Shortly thereafter, both engines lost all power. Despite the pilots advancing the propellers, mixtures, and throttles to their full forward position, engine power was not restored. The airplane continued to descend, and the pilots performed an off-airport landing onto a field. One of the pilots stated that they did not perform an emergency checklist because there was no checklist for a dual engine failure. Also, due to their proximity to the ground, they did not have time to perform an emergency checklist.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident examination revealed that there were about 25 gallons of fuel in each nacelle, and both fuel selectors were in the “ON” position. The carburetor heat for each engine was in the “OFF” position. Examination of the engines and fuel system did not reveal any mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

The recorded temperature and dew point near the accident site were conducive to “serious icing” at glide power settings. The pilot operating handbook for the airplane stated that carburetor heat should be used “as required” during approach and landing or if engine roughness occurs. Based on this information, it is likely that carburetor ice formed while the throttles were retarded during the descent which resulted in the initial engine roughness and subsequent loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.

- Probable Cause: The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.

Cessna 172I Skyhawk, N35411, accident occurred on March 3, 2025, at Sky Ranch Airport (TN98), Knoxville, Tennessee

• Location: Knoxville, TN 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA138 
• Date & Time: March 3, 2025, 17:10 Local 
• Registration: N35411 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172I 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N35411

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"While taxiing, the aircraft's right wing struck a parked cargo truck and the prop struck the ground."