Bell 407GXi, N38AJ, accident occurred on August 26, 2025, near Lincoln, Montana

• Location: Lincoln, MT 
• Accident Number: WPR25LA260 
• Date & Time: August 26, 2025, 01:00 Local 
• Registration: N38AJ 
• Aircraft: BELL TEXTRON CANADA LTD 407 
• Injuries: 3 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled - Air Medical (Medical emergency)

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On August 26, 2025, at about 0100 mountain daylight time, a Bell 407 GTX, N38AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, Montana. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air medical flight.

The pilot reported departing Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) Missoula, Montana and arrived near the town of Lincoln, Montana about 0048. The pilot orbited the scene for about 15 minutes waiting for a ground ambulance to arrive. During that time the pilot conducted multiple landing area reconnaissance passes of the landing zone and selected a parking lot that was about 100 ft by 100 ft. The pilot identified multiple hazards around the perimeter of the landing zone that included trees, wires, gravel, and tall signs in the parking area. As the ground ambulance arrived, the pilot conducted a low pass along the approach path to further assess the landing zone. The pilot and crew decided to land, and the pilot conducted a brief that included approach and abort possibilities. The pilot then spoke to the ground contact and received a landing zone brief and was told that the landing zone was clear with no overhead obstructions and that the police would block the road.

The pilot chose to perform a steep approach to help avoid obstacles and set the approach path for the middle of the landing zone. When the helicopter was about 50 ft above ground level (agl), dust began to rise from behind the helicopter. The crew discussed the dust, confirmed their ability to see through the dust with their respective night vision goggles, and elected to continue the approach. While about 10 ft agl, the rear of the helicopter impacted the sign, which resulted in the helicopter impacting the parking lot.

The helicopter came to rest in the parking lot on its left side against one of two steel posts that previously supported the sign. The fuselage, main rotor and tail rotor assemblies sustained substantial damage. All major components of the helicopter were accounted for. 

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that could have precluded normal operation.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N1213F, accident occurred on August 5, 2025, near Pembroke Pines, Florida

• Location: Pembroke Pines, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA288 
• Date & Time: August 5, 2025, 08:20 Local 
• Registration: N1213F 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172N 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional 

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On August 05, 2025, about 0820 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N1213F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform private pilot maneuvers. The airplane departed with 43 gallons of fuel aboard. About 20 minutes into the flight, after completing several maneuvers at 1,800 ft mean sea level, the engine began to exhibit a severe vibration and the student pilot transferred control of the airplane to the flight instructor. During attempts to correct the engine anomaly, the flight instructor felt something impact the engine firewall, after which the engine lost power completely. The flight instructor declared an emergency with air traffic control and performed a forced landing to a dirt road. During the landing roll, the airplane veered off the left side of the road, impacted terrain, and came to rest in a marsh area adjacent to the road.

Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed its fuselage and both wings were substantially damaged. The engine’s crankcase was also breached.

The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination.

Cessna P210 Pressurized Centurion, N25WD, accident occurred on September 13, 2025, at Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV/KVCV), Victorville, California

• Location: Victorville, CA 
• Accident Number: WPR25LA282 
• Date & Time: September 13, 2025, 13:00 Local 
• Registration: N25WD 
• Aircraft: Cessna P210N 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On September 13, 2025, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N25WD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Victorville, California. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The instructor reported that they planned to perform takeoffs and landings at Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV), Victorville, California. During the landing roll on runway 35, the main landing gear collapsed while the nose gear remained extended. The airplane veered right, and the left wingtip and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The instructor stated that during the prelanding check, he observed a green gear-down light and, via the right-wing mirror, confirmed that the main landing gear appeared down prior to touchdown.

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

Piper PA-24-180 Comanche, N7946P, accident occurred on October 7, 2025, near Vineyard, Utah

• Location: Vineyard, UT 
• Accident Number: WPR26LA012 
• Date & Time: October 7, 2025, 18:25 Local 
• Registration: N7946P 
• Aircraft: Piper PA24 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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On October 7, 2025, about 1825 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA24 airplane, N7946P, was substantially damaged in an accident near Vineyard, Utah. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that he and a pilot-rated passenger departed South Valley Regional Airport (SVR), West Jordan, Utah. During cruise flight about 7,500 ft mean sea level, the pilot heard a knocking sound and noted engine shuddering. He applied carburetor heat and followed the emergency procedure checklist; however, his attempt to restore power was unsuccessful, and he then advised air traffic control of an engine problem. The power continued to degrade, and the pilot turned toward Provo Airport (PVU) Provo, Utah, and the pilot performed a forced landing on the east shoreline of Utah Lake. The airplane touched down on the shoreline and struck a stump during the rollout, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

The airplane was recovered for further examination.