Collision during takeoff/land: Grumman-Schweizer G-164B Ag-Cat Turbine, N3629Y, fatal accident occurred on May 28, 2024, at Richvale Airport (07CL), Richvale, California

• Location: Richvale, California 
• Accident Number: ANC24FA038 
• Date & Time: May 28, 2024, 13:46 Local 
• Registration: N3629Y 
• Aircraft: SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G164B 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/194331/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=194331

On May 28, 2024, about 1346 Pacific daylight time, a turbine-powered, Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B airplane, N3629Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richvale, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot of the agricultural airplane was taking off when the accident occurred. A witness, located at the north end of the airfield, reported seeing the airplane become airborne about mid-field, and it began a shallow left turn to the northwest. The airplane’s lower right wing subsequently struck a hopper trailer that was parked on the left side of the departure end of the runway. After the collision, the airplane descended and impacted terrain near a drainage culvert beyond the north end of the runway.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right bottom wing exhibited a large gouge and depression about 6.5 ft from the wingtip. The gouge was about 2 ft wide at the leading edge and tapered chordwise about 3.5 ft towards the trailing edge, through the wing spar, to the about midspan point of the bottom right aileron. The left wing hopper boom was collocated with the main wreckage and the right wing hopper boom was located at the first point of impact (hopper trailer).

Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed flight control continuity from all flight control surfaces to the flight controls in the cockpit. The engine displayed contact signatures to its internal components characteristic of the engine developing power at the time of impact. There were no indications of any preimpact mechanical anomalies to any of the engine components that would have precluded normal engine operation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a trailer located on the edge of the runway during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the location of the trailer on the side of the runway.

Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N460WW, accident occurred on July 17, 2025, near Sunset, South Carolina

• Location: Sunset, SC 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA270 
• Date & Time: July 17, 2025, 11:22 Local 
• Registration: N460WW 
• Aircraft: Piper PA46 
• Injuries: 1 None
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200558/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N460WW

On July 17, 2025, about 1122 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N460WW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sunset, South Carolina. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.

The pilot stated that as part of his preflight inspection he added two quarts of oil to bring the engine to a total of 6.5 quarts. After departure during climb at full power the manifold pressure increased and decreased, which should have been between 35 and 36 inches of mercury (inHg). During that same time there was a corresponding exhaust gas temperature (EGT) variation. He leaned the fuel to air ratio which helped, but while over mountains he decided to continue away from them while monitoring the situation. While continuing to climb passing five or six thousand ft mean sea level (msl) the engine began vibrating with fluctuating power; the No. 2 cylinder EGT was rising and decreasing, with a corresponding engine vibration. The No. 2 cylinder head temperature (CHT) was about 100º cooler than normal, while turbo No.1 was 300 to 400° cooler; otherwise the engine gauges were in the green arc. He continued the climb then during cruise flight with the manifold pressure at 25 inHg, the No.2 cylinder EGT was reading very low 700 to 800º. Because he was above a cloud layer and unsure of the bases of the clouds due to a low instrument flight rules Airmet, he initiated a descent from 14,500 ft msl to 12,500 ft msl to not have to deal with hypoxia until he could find an area free of clouds.

After a few minutes he noted the oil pressure was at the yellow/bottom of the green arc and decided to maneuver towards Pickens County Airport (LQK), Pickens, South Carolina. The oil pressure light illuminated and with a cloud opening and the engine still developing power he reduced engine power, lowered the landing gear and after descending a few thousand ft the engine RPM increased to 3,000. He pulled the propeller control back and contacted Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control and requested to proceed direct to LQK. He then raised the landing gear and advised the controller of the situation. He slowly applied engine power, but the engine became extremely rough, and he heard a “pop” sound followed by oil spray on the windshield with smoke coming from the engine cowling. Unable to reach LQK, which was 9 to 10 nautical miles away from his present position, he decided to perform a forced landing on a golf course.

He turned back towards the golf course and applied full power but there was no change in engine rpm. He cleared trees then touched down on a golf course fairway landing up hill. After landing the main left gear separated and the nose landing gear collapsed allowing the propeller to contact the ground. After exiting the airplane he noted oil from the front of the engine cowling to the wind screen and along the length of the bottom fuselage.

Postaccident inspection of the accident site revealed that airplane came to rest about 315 ft from the initial touchdown point. A path of oil was noted exiting the right side of the nose cowling onto the windshield, and the Continental Aerospace Technologies TSIO-550-C (1) engine only had 3/4 quart of oil registering on the oil filler gauge and rod. Multiple holes were noted in the engine crankcase, the left magneto was separated, and a fractured connecting rod was observed.

The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination.

Medical event: Cessna 340A, N121CB, accident occurred on October 2, 2023, at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD/KHWD), Hayward, California

• Location: Hayward, California 
• Accident Number: WPR24LA003 
• Date & Time: October 2, 2023, 12:50 Local 
• Registration: N121CB 
• Aircraft: Cessna 340A 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Medical event 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/193184/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=193184

On October 2, 2023, about 1250 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 340A airplane, N121CB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hayward, California. 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 had just removed the airplane from his hangar and started both engines. While setting up the avionics, the pilot was suddenly incapacitated, and the airplane began to move across a taxiway. The passenger attempted to wake the pilot, but the airplane continued across a taxiway intersection and into the runway safety area before it collided with a swale. The nose landing gear collapsed and both wings sustained substantial damage.

Postaccident medical examination of the pilot attributed the loss of consciousness to an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease. Thus, the pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of previously undiagnosed heart disease likely caused the accident. 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 sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain. 

Murphy SR3500 Moose, N62ZT, fatal accident occurred on September 19, 2025, at Ferndale Airfield (53U), Bigfork, Montana

• Location: Bigfork, MT 
• Accident Number: WPR25FA289 
• Date & Time: September 19, 2025, 12:05 Local 
• Registration: N62ZT 
• Aircraft: Murphy SR3500 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/201050/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N62ZT

On September 19, 2025, about 1205 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Murphy SR3500, N62ZT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bigfork, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to a witness, the tailwheel equipped airplane departed Kalispell City Airport (S27), Kalispell, Montana, about 1130, for a local flight. About 1200, the airplane approached runway 33 at Ferndale Airfield (53U), Bigfork, Montana. According to multiple witnesses at 53U, the airplane bounced twice during a landing attempt on runway 33. About midfield, the airplane was seen rolling out on its main landing gear, with the tail up, and the engine was heard “throttling up.” Near the departure end of runway 33, the airplane was heard climbing out when the engine was heard making a sudden, loud bang and popping sound, then became quiet. The airplane subsequently impacted trees to the right side of runway 33’s overrun area and a postcrash fire ensued. (See figure 1.)

Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane impacted trees at the eastern edge of runway 33’s overrun and came to rest upright, at an elevation of 3,079 ft mean sea level (msl), about 875 ft from the departure end of runway 33. The first identified point of contact (FIPC) was a pine tree that had been topped about 50 ft above ground level (agl), located about 104 ft and on magnetic heading of 177° from the main wreckage. The fuselage was thermally destroyed and oriented on a magnetic heading of 121°, among multiple downed trees. The right wing was located at the base of a tree near the FIPC. The left wing was located to the right of the main wreckage, and the empennage was located about 45 ft beyond, and on a magnetic heading of 050° from the main wreckage. The engine remained attached to the fuselage and was thermally damaged. Outboard segments of both propeller blades were located within the debris path. All major components of the airplane were located throughout the debris path.

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

North American T-6G Texan, N888WV, accident occurred on September 28, 2025, at Pegasus Field (7TN4), Oakland, Tennessee

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=N206DH

- History of Flight:
September 28, 2025, at about 1559 local time, a North American T-6G Texan, N888WV, registered to Custom Aircraft LLC out of Eads, TN, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Pegasus Field (7TN4), Oakland, Tennessee. The sole pilot onboard sustained serious injuries. The local flight originated from 7TN4.

The FAA reported that the airplane veered left off of runway 26 (turf, 3000 x 80 ft) for unknown reasons causing it to collide with trees and flip over. There was a post-crash fire. Variable winds were reported at 6 knots about 4 minutes before the accident. 15 minutes later, the, variable winds were reported at 5 knots gusting 10 knots.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane overflew the runway coming from the east before conducting two loops prior to landing on the runway (figure 1). The trees are located ~400 ft from runway 26.

Figure 1: Flightaware end of track ran through Google Earth

- Weather:

METAR KFYE 282035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3005 RMK A01

METAR KFYE 282055Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3005 RMK A01 <<

METAR KFYE 282115Z AUTO VRB05G10KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3005 RMK A01

Cirrus SR22 G5, N283WT, incident occurred on September 28, 2025, at Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1), West Milford, New Jersey

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=N283WT

- History of Flight:
September 28, 2025, at about 1253 local time, a Cirrus SR22 G5, N283WT, registered to Airspeed Aviation LLC out of Lewes, Delaware, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1), West Milford, New Jersey. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane departed Sky Acres Airport (44N). Lagrangeville, NY, and was destined to 4N1.

The FAA reported that; "Landed runway 6 and inadvertently veered off the left side of the runway. Aircraft was towed to the ramp." ADS-B data shows that the airplane exited the left side of the runway while doing about ~56 knots GS (figure 1). At the time of the excursion, winds were from 270° at 7 knots.

Runway 6 is asphalt 3471 ft long x 60 ft wide. The airport field elevation is 789.6 ft.

- Weather:
METAR KFWN 281553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/ A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T0256 $
METAR KFWN 281653Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 28/ A3007 RMK AO2 SLP179 T0278 $ <<<<
METAR KFWN 281753Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 29/ A3005 RMK AO2 SLP174 T0289 10289 20156 58006 $

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

Alan Bush Snargasher, N261AB, incident occurred on September 26, 2025, near Pinebluff Regional Airport/Grider Field (PBF/KPBF), Grady, Arkansas

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=N261AB

- History of Flight:
September 26, 2025, at about 1245 local time, a privately-registered Alan Bush Snargasher, N261AB, sustained unknown damage following a forced landing near Pinebluff Regional Airport/Grider Field (PBF/KPBF), Grady, Arkansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that; "Aircraft reported engine issues and performed an emergency landing in a field near pbf arpt. Acft veered into a ditch after landing, resulting in damage to the landing gear and a prop strike."

The KPBF airport manager reported to a local newspaper that; "...the pilot was on his way to an aviation event when he was attempting to land at Grider Field, likely to get fuel, and the plane malfunctioned. When the plane lost power, the pilot put the plane down on a straight stretch of Blankenship Road."

Cessna 185A Skywagon, N186X, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, near Port of Ilwaco Airport (7W1), Ilwaco, 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.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N186X

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 0942 local time, a Cessna 185A Skywagon, N186X, registered to Haldeman Hangars LLC out of Vancouver, WA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident while on approach to land at Port of Ilwaco Airport (7W1), Ilwaco, Washington. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The personal flight originated from Grove Field Airport (1W1), Camas, WA, and was destined to Ilwaco.

The FAA reported that; "Aircraft Had a rough running engine then the engine quit. Made an off-airport landing in a field 2 miles east of 7W1 airport." Additionally, the sheriff reported that; "pilot reportedly experienced engine problems about 3 miles before the airport and was forced to make an emergency landing."

SilverLight American Ranger AR-1, N107AR, incident occurred on September 28, 2025, at Buckingham Field (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida

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=N107AR

- History of Flight:
September 28, 2025, at about 1110 local time, a privately-registered SilverLight American Ranger AR-1, N107AR, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident/accident at Buckingham Field (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from FL59.

The FAA reported that; "Gyrocopter, crashed in a pond on the northwest side of runway 14 for unknown reason." Damage was reported as unknown. The flight phase was reported as "Uncontrolled Descent (UND)."

- Weather:
METAR KRSW 281453Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW020 31/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP118 T03110244 50004 $

METAR KRSW 281553Z 06006KT 10SM FEW029 32/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP115 T03220244 $

Socata TBM700C2, N101NX, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, near Alpine, 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.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N101NX

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1928 local time, a Socata TBM700C2, N101NX, registered to Venture Pilots Association LLC out of Windham, New York, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Alpine, Wyoming. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Glacier Park International Airport (GPI/KGPI), Kalispell, Montana, and was destined to Alpine Airport (46U), Alpine, Wyoming.

According to flightracking history, the airplane departed Alpine on a flight to GPI earlier in the day at about 1045 LT. The accident flight was the return trip to Alpine.

According to ADS-B data, the airplane climbed to 13,400 ft (similar to the earlier trip) after departure from GPI and proceeded southeast. About 1 hour into the flight, at 1902 LT, the airplane started a descent from that altitude. About 14 minutes later, at 1916 LT, the airplane started a gradual climb to avoid mountainous terrain. At 1921 LT, the airplane started a steep descent over a 4-minute period before the flight-track stopped about 5 miles southeast of 46U. (figure 1)

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

The FAA reported that "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances 5 miles south-southeast of alpine airport."

ERCO 415-D Ercoupe, N39TR, incident occurred on September 26, 2025, near Fairfield Airport (5U5), Fairfield, Montana

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=N39TR

- History of Flight:
September 26, 2025, at about 2252 local time, a privately-registered ERCO 415-D Ercoupe, N39TR, sustained minor damage when it reportedly collided with a UAS while on approach to land at Fairfield Airport (5U5), Fairfield, Montana. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported that; "Aircoupe erco, reported hitting a UAS while inbound to fairfield arpt (5u5). After landing post-flight inspection revealed minor damage to the propeller, cowling, and left wing." Damage was reported as minor, still not clarification from NTSB.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7373A, accident occurred on September 26, 2025, at Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field (COE/KCOE), Hayden, Idaho

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=N7373A

- History of Flight:
September 26, 2025, at about 1515 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7373A, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field (COE/KCOE), Hayden, Idaho. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported that; "While sitting @ holding short for rwy 24 departure; wind caught acft and inverted the aircraft causing substantial dmg." The NTSB confirmed the damage and are investigating the event as an accident.

de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth, N206DH, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, at Dacy Airport (0C0), Harvard, Illinois

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=N206DH

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1800 local time, a de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth, N206DH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Dacy Airport (0C0), Harvard, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that "Experienced a runway excursion departing runway 27 and veered into a corn field." The NTSB confirmed the damage and are investigating the event as an accident.

The winds were reported from 260°at 8 knots.

According to the FAA registry, the airplane's registration was cancelled/not assigned. The NTSB reported the registration as "UNREG" in the class 4 preliminary report.

Van's RV-9A, N26AJ, incident occurred on September 27, 2025, at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP/KSEP), Stephenville, 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.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N26AJ

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1915 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-9A, N26AJ, sustained apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP/KSEP), Stephenville, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and passenger was not injured.

The FAA reported that: "During startup on ramp, battery died. Pilot went out to remedy the situation and handcrank while his wife stayed in the aircraft on the brakes. The aircraft cranked over at full throttle, but the pilot managed to get back in the aircraft in an attempt to stop. Aircraft impacted the terminal building, resulting in broken glass and damage to stone facade. Pilot had was conscious and walking with injuries to the head and leg, wife had no injuries."

Note: damage was reported as minor, and injuries were reported as minor by FAA, which classifies this as an incident at the moment. (still no confirmation from NTSB)