Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT): Stinson 108-2, N9308K, accident occurred on April 25, 2025, near North Pole, Alaska

• Location: North Pole, Alaska 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA036 
• Date & Time: April 25, 2025, 03:00 Local 
• Registration: N9308K 
• Aircraft: Stinson 108 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200094/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200094

The pilot departed an unknown airstrip and made an emergency landing at a US Army airfield. The left wing strut was substantially damaged and consistent with an impact with a tree. The pilot was uncooperative with first responders and smelled of alcohol and appeared to be under the influence. A police officer found an open container of alcohol in the airplane and transported the pilot to the hospital.

- Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.

Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT): Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N3846M, accident occurred on June 13, 2025, near Fairbanks, Alaska

• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA051 
• Date & Time: June 13, 2025, 16:15 Local 
• Registration: N3846M 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-12 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial
• Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200321/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200321

While attempting to land on a short turf-covered airstrip, the pilot reported attempting a go-around. He applied full throttle and began a climbing left turn, but the airplane was unable to gain enough altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the trees and came to rest nose down, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, and fuselage. The pilot reported that, during the final approach, the winds were variable between a left crosswind and a tailwind.

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 failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.

Collision during takeoff/land: Piper PA-11 Cub Special, N4846M, accident on October 19, 2024, at Rexburg-Madison County Airport (RXE/KRXE), Rexburg, Idaho

• Location: Rexburg, Idaho
• Accident Number: WPR25LA021 
• Date & Time: October 19, 2024, 12:30 Local 
• Registration: N4846M Aircraft: Piper PA-11 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land 
• Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Air drop

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/195358/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=195358

The pilot stated that he was in a pumpkin drop competition that was being held on a farm field with a new landing strip. The prevailing winds necessitated that the airplanes fly over transmission wires prior to landing. The pilot stated that he dropped his pumpkins, but missed the target by a long distance. During his landing, he flew over one set of power lines and reduced power to descend and land. The airplane inadvertently struck a second, parallel set of wires that he had not seen.

The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was hospitalized for 12 weeks following the accident.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.

Loss of control on ground: Cirrus SR22T GTS G6 platinum, N797CK, accident on May 23, 2025, at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP/KSBP), San Luis Obispo, California

• Location: San Luis Obispo, California 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA040 
• Date & Time: May 23, 2025, 09:12 Local 
• Registration: N797CK 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200225/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200225

The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder. The airplane exited the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

- Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Runway excursion: Cirrus SR22T GTS G5, N415DG, accident on April 24, 2025, at Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL/KFUL), Fullerton, California

• Location: Fullerton, California 
• Accident Number: WPR25LA157 
• Date & Time: April 24, 2025, 17:40 Local 
• Registration: N415DG 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Runway excursion 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200175/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=200175

The pilot of the airplane reported that he was conducting a 180° power-off approach and landing. While landing on the 3,121 ft long runway, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane within the available runway length, and the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and struck a grassy berm, which resulted in the airplane’s nose gear collapse, and substantial damage to the firewall.

The pilot initially reported that the brake system did not function as they expected; however, a brake system examination did not reveal any preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Runway excursion: Honda HA-420 HondaJet, N524HJ, accident occurred on March 4, 2025, at San Antonio International Airport (SAT/KSAT), San Antonio, Texas

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Accident Number: CEN25LA109 
• Date & Time: March 4, 2025, 12:40 Local 
• Registration: N524HJ 
• Aircraft: HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Runway excursion 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/199796/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=199796

The pilot reported that although the wind was high and forecast for a crosswind, he believed he could complete the flight before the wind changed. He stated that the wind at the destination did change, but he continued the landing. The pilot stated that the landing was successful, but the airplane was hit by several crosswind gusts and the airplane became uncontrollable. The airplane did a 360° turn on the runway and was headed off the left side of the runway before control was regained. The airplane traveled across the grass and came to rest on the west taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. Reported wind about the time of the accident was from 270° at 19 kts gusting to 36 kts.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.

Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N262AL, accident occurred on June 23, 2025, at J-22 Ranch Airport (16FL), Milton, Florida

• Location: Pace, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA235 
• Date & Time: June 23, 2025, 09:35 Local 
• Registration: N262AL 
• Aircraft: Cessna R182 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Public aircraft 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200380/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N262AL

On June 23, 2025, about 0930 eastern daylight time, a Cessna R182 airplane, N262AL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Milton, Florida. The airline transport pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.

The pilot departed from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) Dothan, Alabama and flew about 95 nautical miles before landing at J-22 Ranch Airport (16FL) Milton, Florida. At 16FL, the pilot planned to have a new emergency locator transmitter battery installed. About 90 minutes after arriving, the maintenance was completed, and the pilot departed for the flight back to DHN. The pilot reported that the preflight checks and runup were normal and that he attempted a short field takeoff from runway 36, a 2,895-turf runway. After the takeoff roll and rotation, the pilot began the initial climb, and retracted the landing gear. The airplane was still about 75 ft over the runway, when the engine rapidly started losing power. The pilot described that the engine retained partial power, but that it was not enough to maintain altitude.

The pilot attempted to troubleshoot, but due to the low height above ground level, he had just enough time to check the throttle and mixture, and was unable to regain full power. The pilot subsequently landed off the departure end of the runway and slightly east of the centerline. During the final approach, he held the nose up and landed hard on the level terrain. The impact collapsed the right main landing gear, and the airplane skidded to a stop resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. During the accident sequence, the right wingtip was crushed upwards and there was buckling to the wings and fuselage. The 3-blade metal propeller blades were slightly curled on the outer 12-inches of the blades. The pilot reported that there were 65 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel on board at takeoff.

The airplane was retained for further examination. 

Lancair 320, N70337, accident occurred on July 27, 2025, near Wink, Texas

• Location: Wink, TX 
• Accident Number: CEN25LA291 
• Date & Time: July 27, 2025, 20:01 Local 
• Registration: N70337 
• Aircraft: MATESI EUGENE E LANCAIR 320 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200645/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N70337

On July 27, 2025, about 2001 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N70337, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wink, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that the accident flight was to pick up the airplane that he had recently purchased in Mesa, Arizona. During the flight, he noticed that the fuel level in both main fuel tanks was dropping at a faster rate than expected and eventually indicated empty. A short time later, the engine began to run rough, and the pilot attempted to troubleshoot the engine issue, but was unsuccessful. The engine subsequently lost total power. The pilot declared an emergency and air traffic control directed him to the nearest airport near Wink. He realized that he would not make it to the airport, so he chose to conduct an off-field landing. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage.

Postaccident examination showed that the 10-gallon header tank was full of fuel, and fuel was found in the fuel line to the fuel manifold.

The airplane was retained for further examination.