Sonex Aircraft Sonex, N28YD, accident occurred on June 5, 2026, at Jaffrey Municipal Airport (AFN/KAFN), Jaffrey, New Hampshire

• Location: Jaffrey, NH 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA231 
• Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 11:00 Local 
• Registration: N28YD 
• Aircraft: OLSON/WILLIAMS SONEX 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203133/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N28YD

On June 5, 2026, at 1100 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Sonex airplane, N28YD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The private pilot was seriously injured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot, who was also the owner of the airplane said he planned to depart the Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch Airport (AFN), Jaffrey, New Hampshire, for a short flight in the local area. After he performed a pre-flight inspection of the airplane, which included checking the fuel for adequate quantity and for contamination, the pilot started the engine and back-taxied to the end of runway 34. Prior to departure, he performed an engine run-up, and everything was normal. During the subsequent takeoff when the airplane reached about 100 ft above the ground, the engine “unexpectedly stopped.” With no runway remaining to land, and buildings in front of him, he attempted to land in a field off to his left. The pilot had no further memory of the accident sequence. 

A witness, who watched the airplane depart, said that when the airplane reached about 100 ft above the ground, the engine made two “putt, putt, putt” sounds and went silent. He thought the engine started again but only momentarily. The airplane turned left and the witness thought the airplane was going to impact trees. He grabbed a fire extinguisher and responded to the field where the airplane crashed. The witness later observed the fuel selector in the “on” position and turned it off to prevent spillage or fire. 

The airplane came to rest upright in the opposite direction of travel, and there was no postimpact fire. The left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The canopy was shattered and the engine was displaced aft and twisted in its mounts. 

The airplane wreckage was retained for further examination.

Cessna P210N Silver Eagle, N54CC, accident occurred on June 5, 2026, at Doña Ana County International Jetport (DNA/KDNA), Santa Teresa, New Mexico

• Location: Santa Teresa, NM 
• Accident Number: WPR26LA212 
• Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 11:30 Local 
• Registration: N54CC 
• Aircraft: Cessna P210N 
• Injuries: 3 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Unknown

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203153/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N54CC

On June 5, 2026, about 1130 mountain daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N54CC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Dona Ana County International Jetport Airport (DNA), Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations personal flight.

A witness, who was also a flight instructor located at an airport hangar, reported that the airplane was on an approach to runway 28 and never touched down on the runway. The airplane was then observed at a high angle of attack and subsequently stalled and spun into the ground. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway in a ditch.

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Rockwell Commander 112, N27007, accident occurred on June 6, 2026, near Fabens Airport (E35), Fabens, Texas

• Location: Fabens, TX 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA220
• Date & Time: June 6, 2026, 09:00 Local 
• Registration: N27007 
• Aircraft: Aero Commander 112 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203140/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N27007

On June 6, 2026, at 0900 central daylight time, an Aero Commander, N27007, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Fabens, Texas. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot stated that the engine run-up prior to takeoff and the subsequent takeoff roll were normal. About 30 seconds after liftoff, he noticed that the airplane was unable to maintain a climb rate, and the airspeed was quickly decreasing. He then reduced the airplane pitch attitude. While the airplane was about 300 to 500 ft above the ground, he verified that the throttle, mixture, and propeller controls were fully forward, and the auxiliary fuel pump was still. He located a field to attempt a forced landing and then extended the landing gear. During the forced landing to a field, the airplane touched down hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Cessna 180K Skywagon, N2691K, accident occurred on August 14, 2025, at Lake Riverside Estates Airport (54CL), Anza, California

• Location: Anza, CA 
• Accident Number: WPR25LA255 
• Date & Time: August 14, 2025, 08:30 Local 
• Registration: N2691K 
• Aircraft: Cessna 180K
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/200789/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2691K

On August 14, 2025, about 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2691K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anza, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.

The pilot reported that after she conducted a normal 3-point landing on runway 28 at Lake Riverside Estates Airport (54CL), Anza, California, the airplane began to drift to the left and she applied right rudder to counteract the drift. Despite her control inputs the airplane continued to drift to the left, which resulted in a ground loop and the left main landing gear collapsed

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing was substantially damaged.

Monnett Sonerai II, N1406, accident occurred on June 30, 2026, near Harrison County Airport (0I8), Cynthiana, Kentucky

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N1406

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1033 local time, a privately-registered Monnett Sonerai II, N1406, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Harrison County Airport (0I8), Cynthiana, Kentucky. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1018.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed in a field for unknown reasons and caught on fire."

The pilot reported: "losing control of the plane and trying to make a landing in the level field but did not have enough power."

ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed the airport and was flying in the pattern before doing two touch-and-goes. The accident occurred during the third touch-and-go, the airplane was observed on a climbing left turn from runway 29 into the pattern, and the last ADS-B data point showed a groundspeed of 40 knots.

During the two previous initial climbs, the groundspeed was observed at ~50 knots and higher.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data of all touch-and-goes ran through Google Earth, note earlier part of track removed for visual clarity

Figure 2: Touch-and-go and initial climb before accident

- Weather:

METAR K27K 301415Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 30/26 A3014 RMK AO2 T02970258

METAR K27K 301435Z AUTO 29007KT 240V310 8SM CLR 30/26 A3014 RMK AO2 T03040261

METAR K27K 301455Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM FEW025 SCT033 31/26 A3014 RMK AO2 T03070260 51010

Revolution Aircraft Revolt, N672BB, accident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Meadow Lake Airport (FLY/KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N672BB

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 0630 local time, an Revolution Aircraft Revolt weight-shift-control aircraft, N672BB, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Meadow Lake Airport (FLY/KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

The FAA reported that aircraft was on takeoff and the left wing caught the runway and flipped.

- Weather:

METAR KFLY 301215Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3015 RMK AO2 T01400053

METAR KFLY 301235Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3016 RMK AO2 T01510049

METAR KFLY 301255Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3016 RMK AO2 T01660038

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N6814H, accident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Lafayette Municipal Airport (3M7), Lafayette, Tennessee

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6814H

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1747 local time, a Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N6814H, registered to Uniform Gulf Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it veered off runway during departure and struck a perimeter fence at Lafayette Municipal Airport (3M7), Lafayette, Tennessee. The pilot and one passenger were not injured, and one passenger suffered minor injuries.

- Weather:

METAR KXNX 302235Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 36/21 A3009 RMK A01

METAR KXNX 302255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/20 A3008 RMK A01

Cessna 172L Skyhawk, N7697G, incident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Easterwood Field Airport (CLL/KCLL), College Station, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7697G

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1359 local time, a Cessna 172L Skyhawk, N7697G, registered to Flight School Inc, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Easterwood Field Airport (CLL/KCLL), College Station, Texas. The student pilot was not injured. The training flight originated from David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH/KDWH), Houston, Texas, at 1322.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced brake failure on landing and went off the end of the runway into the grass striking a threshold light."

ADS-B data shows the airplane on final approach to runway 17. The winds were from 170°at 5 knots, gusting 14 knots. The airplane was flown back to KDWH 4 hours later.

- Weather:

METAR KCLL 301853Z 17005G14KT 10SM FEW048 32/22 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP162 T03220217

METAR KCLL 301953Z 16012G19KT 10SM SCT046 33/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP156 T03330222

Lancair IV-PT, N815NS, incident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU/KGMU), Greenville, South Carolina

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N815NS

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1303 local time, a Lancair IV-PT, N815NS, registered to N815NS LLC, sustained minor damage when it suffered a nose wheel collapse during the landing sequence on runway 1 at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU/KGMU), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK/KPDK), Atlanta, Georgia, at 1222.

- Weather:

METAR KGMU 301653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW037 SCT080 31/22 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP206 T03110217 $

METAR KGMU 301713Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT038 32/22 A3017 RMK AO2 T03220222 $

Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N8095F, incident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Paynesville Municipal Airport (PEX/KPEX), Paynesville, Minnesota

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8095F

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1751 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N8095F, sustained unknown damage when the nose gear detached on landing runway 29 at Paynesville Municipal Airport (PEX/KPEX), Paynesville, Minnesota. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW/KAMW), Ames, Iowa, at 1633.

The winds were from 250° at 8 knots, gusting 14 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KPEX 302235Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A2978 RMK AO2 TSNO

METAR KPEX 302255Z AUTO 25008G14KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A2978 RMK AO2 TSNO

Loss of control in flight: Cirrus SR22 GTS G6 carbon, N990PT, fatal accident occurred on July 25, 2024, at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB/KBHB), Trenton, Maine

• Location: Trenton, Maine 
• Accident Number: ERA24FA323 
• Date & Time: July 25, 2024, 12:27 Local 
• Registration: N990PT 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 
• Aircraft Damage: Destroyed 
• Defining Event: Loss of control in flight 
• Injuries: 2 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/194767/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=194767 

On July 25, 2024, about 1227 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22 airplane, N990PT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Trenton, Maine. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot received a weather briefing package from a commercial service when he filed his instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan before departing on the accident flight. The weather briefing information the pilot received included forecasts and AIRMETs for low IFR (LIFR) conditions at the destination airport during the planned time of arrival (LIFR, refers to a cloud ceiling below 500 ft above ground level [agl] and/or visibility less than 1 mile). Reported conditions at the destination airport about 31 minutes before the accident included visibility of 1.5 miles in light rain and mist and an overcast ceiling at 300 ft agl. As the flight neared the destination airport, an air traffic controller provided the pilot with a radar vector, cleared the flight for an instrument landing system (ILS) approach. The ILS approach specified a minimum visibility of 3/4 mile and a decision height of 200 ft agl, or 283 ft mean seal level (msl).

A review of flight data parameters downloaded from the airplane’s recoverable data module (RDM) revealed that the airplane’s autopilot was engaged for nearly the entire flight, from shortly after takeoff to about 17 seconds before the accident. The data showed that, after the controller cleared the flight for the approach, the airplane turned to the assigned heading vector, then it turned to a heading consistent with the final approach segment and began a descent toward the runway. When the airplane was about 200 ft msl (or about 117 ft agl) and about 0.4 nautical mile (nm) from the runway threshold with the flaps fully down, the autopilot was disengaged. The airplane’s pitch angle then increased rapidly to about 30° nose-up, its vertical ascent rate reached about 2,350 ft per minute (fpm), its flaps were reduced to 50%, and it climbed to about 450 ft msl, where it remained for about 2 seconds before it began to descend. The airplane then transitioned to an extreme nose-down pitch and extreme left-bank roll while its engine power increased. It briefly rolled back toward wings-level before again entering a left-bank roll, and its descent rate increased to about 4,000 fpm before the data ended. 

A witness outside at the airport stated that he heard the airplane’s engine noise go to full power, and, when he looked up, he saw the airplane in a sharp left turn before it descended to the ground. He stated that the weather conditions were “brutal” and that he could barely see the airplane at 200 yards away due to the thick fog. A witness who was driving a car near the airport captured video of the airplane in an uncontrolled descent, coming into view as it descended below a low cloud/fog layer.

The airframe was largely consumed by a postimpact fire that precluded a detailed examination of flight control continuity; however, all major components of the airplane were identified. Examination of the identified airframe components and the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact malfunction, and a review of engine data parameters recovered from the RDM revealed that the engine operated normally throughout the flight. 

The autopsy of the pilot indicated cardiovascular disease that could be associated with increased risk of an impairing or incapacitating cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke. Although such an event cannot be excluded by autopsy evidence alone, there is no evidence that such an event occurred. Postmortem toxicology testing detected the opioid codeine, the codeine metabolite morphine, and thebaine. The presence of thebaine is not explained by pharmaceutical codeine use and likely indicates poppyseed consumption. It is possible that the measured codeine and morphine levels might be attributable to poppyseed consumption alone, although the possibility that codeine was also used cannot be excluded. Regardless, the codeine concentration in postmortem heart blood was low, and no morphine was detected in blood. As such, there is no clear evidence that the pilot was impaired by opioid effects at the time of the accident. Overall, there is no clear indication from reviewed evidence that the pilot was significantly impaired by effects of medical conditions or medications, but this possibility cannot be excluded given his identified risk factors for impairment.

The pilot’s logbooks were not recovered, so his total or recent experience flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) was not known. Based on the available weather information, it is likely that the airplane was in IMC as the pilot descended on autopilot below the ILS approach decision height. The pilot’s subsequent actions while hand-flying the airplane, which included increasing the airplane’s pitch, reducing the flaps, and increasing engine power, were consistent with the initiation of a missed approach. 

Although vestibular illusions are commonly experienced by pilots during maneuvering flight in IMC, the accident pilot’s aggressive pitch control inputs while executing the missed approach likely intensified such vestibular illusions, increasing the likelihood of his experiencing spatial disorientation. The airplane’s subsequent extreme nose-down pitch and extreme left roll were consistent with the pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s aggressive pitch and power control inputs while executing a missed approach, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.

Piper PA-36-300 Brave, N57846, fatal accident occurred on June 11, 2026, near Boardman Aerial Airport (38NE), Henderson, Nebraska

• Location: Henderson, NE 
• Accident Number: WPR26FA216 
• Date & Time: June 11, 2026, 21:03 Local
• Registration: N57846 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-36-300 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203167/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N57846

On June 11, 2026, at 2103 central daylight time, a Piper PA-36-300, N57846, was substantially damaged when it impacted a rotating beacon tower and terrain near Henderson, Nebraska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight. 

According to the agricultural application operator, the pilot was performing a mosquito abatement aerial application flight at dusk. 

Review of security surveillance video footage from a camera located about 421 ft southeast of an unlit tower, showed that the airplane was flying from east to west and collided with the approximately 50 ft tall tower. At the time of the collision, the video showed the airplane was traveling toward the setting sun. Recorded Spidertrack data showed that the flight departed at 2052, with a total flight duration of 11 minutes. Preliminary ADS-B data indicated that the airplane was on a heading of about 268° magnetic at an altitude of 40 ft above ground level when the collision occurred. 

According to the United States Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department, at 2100 the position of the sun was 0.2° above the horizon, on an azimuth of 301.6° magnetic. 

The accident site was located in a bean field about 280 ft west of the unlit tower. The first identified point of contact with the ground was a series of ground scars located about 272 ft from the tower, on a heading of 275° magnetic. The airplane came to rest about 57 ft west of the initial point of terrain impact, on a heading of 090° magnetic. About 4 ft of the inboard right wing and flap remained attached at the fuselage, and the remainder of the right wing came to rest about 20 ft south of the fuselage. Witness marks on the inboard section of right wing showed concave depressions at the leading edge about 12 inches from the wing root. 

The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, empennage, left wing, engine and the propeller. The fuselage sustained impact damage and the cockpit structure was mostly intact with deformation observed to the floor section in downward displacement. The left wing was partially separated from the fuselage with impact damage sustained to the wing root, with the flap and aileron present. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, left side vertical stabilizer and elevator remained attached and were unremarkable. The right side horizontal stabilizer and elevator remained attached and sustained impact damage. 

The engine was partially separated from the forward fuselage, and all four engine mounts were fractured. The two blade constant speed propeller remained attached to the crankshaft propeller flange. Both propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub, with one of the blades bent forward and the outboard 11 inches was fracture separated and located about 75 ft south of the tower and perpendicular to the direction flight. The opposite propeller blade was bent aft about 80° opposite the direction of rotation and exhibited gouging on the leading edge.

Cessna 150L, N156KA, accident occurred on June 6, 2026, near Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM/KISM), Orlando, Florida

• Location: Kissimmee, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA230 
• Date & Time: June 6, 2026, 14:58 Local 
• Registration: N156KA 
• Aircraft: Cessna 150 
• Injuries: 2 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203132/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N156KA 

On June 6, 2026, about 1458 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N156KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Kissimmee, Florida. The commercial pilot and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. 

The student pilot reported through an interpreter that he had previously flown on an introductory flight, and the accident flight was his second flight. He reported the airplane’s fuel tanks were essentially full, but he did not recall the corresponding fuel gauge readings before the accident flight departed. 

According to ADS-B data, the flight departed from runway 15 at ISM at 1417. After takeoff the flight proceeded south of ISM for a short distance before flying west of ISM in a racetrack pattern, then returning to ISM to join the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern for runway 15. The flight then turned onto the base and final legs for runway 15. 

The student pilot further reported that while climbing following a low approach, the engine “starts failing”, then the flight instructor noted that the left fuel tank gauge needle was “next to the red line,” or empty. The flight instructor attempted to switch the fuel shutoff valve to the right fuel tank, but the control got stuck in the middle, or off position. The engine “ran out of gas” and the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The flight instructor was able to move the fuel shutoff valve back on, but the engine did not respond. The flight instructor then informed the local controller of the problem and looked for a safe place to land. The student who was familiar with the stall warning horn did not recall whether he heard it or not before the accident. 

The ADS-B data further indicated that the flight proceeded past the departure end of runway 15, and began a left turn with the groundspeed decreasing. The airplane crashed in an open field about 425 ft and 053° from the last ADS-B target.

The airplane came to rest upright in a right wing low attitude. About .5 gallon of fuel was drained from the left fuel tank, and about 7.5 gallons of fuel were drained from the right fuel tank. The fuel shutoff valve was found in the off position. 

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, fatal accident occurred on June 29, 2026, near Paradise Air Haven Airport (39OK), Goldsby, Oklahoma

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9846B

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1100 local time, a Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, registered to a private individual out of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Paradise Air Haven Airport (39OK), Goldsby, Oklahoma. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances and post crash fire."

There is no flight-tracking coverage for the accident flight.

A witness stated that the airplane was struggling to climb/gain altitude after takeoff and crashed into a pasture. A post crash fire ensued.

- Pilot Information:
Unknown

- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number 4098, was manufactured in 1958. It was a 4-seat, low-wing airplane powered by a Continental O-470K engine that drove a Hertzell HC-C2YF-1BF propeller. The accident aircraft was IFR equipped.

- Wreckage and Impact Information:
The airplane came to rest upright in a treeline and a post crash fire ensued. The first identified point of impact was a small impression in the ground that led to the main wreckage. There were several small pieces scattered around this path. Both wings remained attached to the airframe, but the entire airframe was consumed by fire.

The wreckage was located 1 mile south of the departure airport.

Figure 1: Departure runway and accident site location on Google Earth

Figure 2: Ground Impression (1) and main wreckage (2)

Figure 3: Main wreckage location as seen from Google Earth for confirmation

Figure 4: Airplane Wreckage

- Airport Information:
Paradise Air Haven Airport is a private use non-towered airfield located 2 miles south of Goldsby, Oklahoma. The airport field elevation is 1205 ft. The airport features a single turf runway 17/35 which is 4000 x 150 ft.

- Weather:
At 1045, the nearest airport was reporting winds from 170 at 23 knots, gusting 27 knots, 10 miles visibility, a scattered cloud layer at 3,100 ft AGL, temperature 30°C, dewpoint 22°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.89 inches of mercury

The calculated density altitude was ~3271 ft.

METAR KOUN 291545Z 17023G27KT 10SM SCT031 30/22 A2989

METAR KOUN 291645Z 17020G29KT 10SM CLR 31/22 A2989

Diamond DA40 NG Star, N602RF, accident occurred on June 29, 2026, near Tri Cities Exec/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB/KPTB), Petersburg, Virginia

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N602RF

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1927 local time, a Diamond DA40 NG Star, N602RF, registered to RVA Flyboys LLC out of Glen Allen, Virginia, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain while on approach to land at Tri Cities Exec/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB/KPTB), Petersburg, Virginia. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field (RIC/KRIC), Richmond, Virginia, at 1823.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed in the woods for unknown reasons and came to REST inverted."

ADS-B data shows that the airplane conducted one touch-and-go on runway 5 at KPTB and was on a base-to-final turn back to the same runway when it disappeared from coverage over a wooded area.

The accident aircraft, serial number 40.NC143, was manufactured in 2021. It was a 4-seat, low-wing, all-composite airplane powered by an Austro E4P engine at 165 HP.

The airplane came to rest inverted and there was no post crash fire. Both wings and tail remained attached to the airframe.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

- Weather:

METAR KPTB 292315Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM SCT038 28/20 A3010 RMK AO2 T02790196

METAR KPTB 292335Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM -RA CLR 28/20 A3011 RMK AO2 T02750196

METAR KPTB 292355Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM -RA CLR 27/20 A3011 RMK AO2 T02670197 10293 20267

AutoGyro MTOSport, N423AG, accident occurred on June 29, 2026, at San Jose-Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N423AG

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1138 local time, a privately-registered AutoGyro MTOSport, N423AG, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the San Jose-Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, California. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries.

Preliminary ADS-B data suggests the gyro was accelerating down runway 18L and climbed to about 100-150 ft and reached 33 knots groundspeed when it stopped the climb and started losing groundspeed and descended into a field off the departure end.

The FAA reported that the gyro "crashed for unknown reasons off the departure end of the runway."

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Figure 2: ADS-B exchange data ran through Google Earth

- Weather:

METAR KRHV 291647Z 17010KT 10SM SKC 19/11 A2989

METAR KRHV 291747Z 17006KT 10SM SKC 22/11 A2989

Cessna T206H Stationair TC, N480AC, incident occurred on June 29, 2026, at Bill Martin Memorial Airport (AOV/KAOV), Ava, Missouri

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N480AC

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1205 local time, a Cessna T206H Stationair TC, N480AC, registered to Adams Consulting and Programming, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Bill Martin Memorial Airport (AOV/KAOV), Ava, Missouri. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft on departure and experienced lift issues due to crosswinds and came to rest between trees." The nearest airport was reporting winds from 180° at 6 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KBBG 291645Z 18006KT 10SM SCT031 30/23 A3002

METAR KBBG 291750Z 18006KT 10SM SCT031 31/23 A3002

Cessna T182T Skylane TC, N661TW, incident occurred on June 29, 2026, at Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR/KSGR), Houston, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N661TW

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1948 local time, a Cessna T182T Skylane TC, N661TW, registered to 12WAM25 LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR/KSGR), Houston, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Chennault International Airport (CWF/KCWF), Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 1706.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced crosswinds on landing, veered and struck a runway light." ADS-B data shows that the airplane conducted a touch and go on its initial landing attempt on runway 17. During the second attempt, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane taxied to the ramp on its own.

At 1953, the winds were from  150° at 13 knots, gusting 21 knots.

Figure 1: ADS-B data of initial and second landing attempts.

- Weather:

METAR KSGR 292353Z 14015KT 10SM FEW043 31/25 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151 T03110250 10344 20311 56007

METAR KSGR 300053Z 15013G21KT 10SM OVC033 30/25 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T03000250

Cessna 525 Citation M2, N304BP, incident occurred on June 29, 2026, at Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF/KSAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N304BP

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1515 local time, a Cessna 525 Citation M2, N304BP, registered to Intermountain Air Inc, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF/KSAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico. The pilot and three passengers were not injured.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft began rolling while engines were off and encountered a brake issue resulting in striking a baggage cart."

The jet had arrived two days earlier following a flight from Colorado Springs.

Figure 1: ADS-B data of jet taxing to park on June 27

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8394D, incident occurred on June 29, 2026, at Easton Airport/Newnam Field (ESN/KESN), Easton, Maryland

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8394D

- History of Flight:
On June 29, 2026, at about 1245 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8394D, registered to Trident Aircraft Inc, sustained unknown damage when it caught on fire for unknown reasons while on the ramp at Easton Airport/Newnam Field (ESN/KESN), Easton, Maryland. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.

The aircraft had completed a short 35m local flight out of the airport about 50 minutes before the event.

- Weather:

METAR KESN 291545Z 04005KT 10SM FEW030 28/20 A3011

METAR KESN 291648Z 05007KT 10SM FEW037 29/19 A3011

Boeing-Stearman E75 (PT-13D) Kaydet, N181RF, accident occurred on May 30, 2026, near Dresden, Ohio

• Location: Dresden, OH
• Accident Number: ERA26LA224
• Date & Time: May 29, 2026, 11:53 Local
• Registration: N181RF
• Aircraft: Boeing E75
• Injuries: 2 Serious
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203091/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N181RF

On May 29, 2026, about 1153 eastern daylight time, a Boeing E75, N181RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dresden, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

A witness, who lived near the accident site with her husband, reported that she was standing in her yard and observed the accident airplane fly over her residence in a north direction. She then heard a loud “pop,” and the engine noise ceased. The airplane subsequently impacted a hay field at her neighbor’s residence across the street. Her husband ran to the wreckage to render assistance to the occupants.

Initial examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector revealed that it came to rest upright in the field, and both the upper and lower right wings sustained substantial damage. 

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N6852P, fatal accident occurred on June 28, 2026, near Mercer County Regional Airport (HZE/KHZE), Hazen, North Dakota

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6852P

- History of Flight:
On June 28, 2026, at about 1317 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N6852P, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Mercer County Regional Airport (HZE/KHZE), Hazen, North Dakota. The private pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was destined to Minot International Airport (MOT/KMOT), Minot, North Dakota.

Local law enforcement reported that the airplane was observed attempting to return to the runway with its landing gear redeployed before losing altitude and impacting the ground.

(ADS-B data run down will be written later)

- Pilot Information:
The pilot, aged 67, held a private pilot certificate (most recently updated 1/13/2020) with a rating for airplane single engine land. His third class FAA medical was issued on June 2024, with a note that he must use corrective lens(es) to meet vision standards at all required distances.

- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number 24-1986, was manufactured in 1960. It was an all-metal monoplane of semimonocoque construction with tricycle retractable landing gear a single-engine and 4 seats. It was powered by a Lycoming O-540 reciprocating 250 hp engine.

According to the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH):

V. Take-Off, Climb and Stalls:

Just before take-off the following should be checked:

1. (1) Controls free.
2. (2) Flaps up.
3. (3) Tab set.
4. (4) Propeller set.
5. (5) Mixture rich.
6. (6) Carburetor heat off.
7. (7) Fuel on proper tank.
8. (8) Electric fuel pump on.
9. (9) Engine gauges normal.
10. (10) Door latched.

After the take-off has proceeded to the point at which a landing can no longer be made wheels down in the event of power failure, the wheels should be retracted. For maximum rate of climb, the propeller and throttle controls should be left at take off power. For reduced power climbs, the RPM can be reduced to 2400 or 2500 RPM, with full throttle, or manifold pressure can be reduced as desired.

The best rate of climb is obtained at 96 MPH indicated air- speed at sea level on the 180, 95 MPH on the 250. This speed should

be decreased about 1 MPH per thousand feet of altitude, so that at 10,000 feet, the best airspeed for maximum rate of climb is 86 MPH. A good rate of climb is obtained at lower altitudes at 100 to 110 MPH, while forward speed is increased. Reducing the climbing airspeed below 95 MPH at low altitudes has the added disadvantage of cutting down forward visibility, so no speeds below that figure are recommended.

The gross weight stalling speed of the two Comanche models with full flaps is 61 and 64 MPH respectively. The stall speed increases about 5 MPH with flaps up. All controls are effective at speeds down to the stalling speed, and stalls are gentle and easily controlled. 

Engine Failure:

The most common cause of engine failure is mismanagement or malfunction of the fuel system. Therefore, the first step to take after engine failure is to move the fuel selector valve to the tank not being used. This will ‘often keep the engine running even if there is no apparent reason for the engine to stop on the tank being used. 1f changing to the opposite fuel tank does not restore the engine: 

(1) Check fuel pressure and turn on electric fuel pump, if off. 

(2) Push mixture control to full rich.

(3) Apply carburetor heat.

(4) Check ignition switch. 

- Wreckage and Impact Information:
The airplane came to rest south of the airport and was consumed by a post crash fire.

- Airport Information:
KHZE is a non-towered public airport located 2 miles east of Hazen, North Dakota. The airport field elevation was 1814.7 ft. The airport featured a single asphalt runway 15/33 which is 4999 x 75 ft.

- Weather:

At 1255, the reported weather at KHZE included: Winds 220 at 8 knots, gusting 18 knots, 10 miles visibility, temperature 22°C, dewpoint 14°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.60 inches of mercury.

At 1315, the reported weather at KHZE included: Winds 220 at 9 knots, gusting 15 knots, 10 miles visibility, temperature 23°C, dewpoint 14°C, and an altimeter setting of 29.61 inches of mercury.

The calculated density altitude was 3392 ft and 3501 ft respectively.

(1) METARs:

METAR KHZE 281755Z AUTO 22008G18KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2960 RMK AO2

METAR KHZE 281815Z AUTO 22009G15KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2961 RMK AO2

METAR KHZE 281835Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2960 RMK AO2

(2) Area Forecast Discussion:

818
FXUS63 KBIS 281818
AFDBIS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
118 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Another round of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms is
  possible this evening into Monday.

- Near to above average temperatures are favored this weekend
  through the middle of next week, potentially warming to well
  above average heading into the Fourth of July holiday
  weekend.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1246 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

Forecast overall remains on track, although some elevated
showers and thunderstorms have developed along an elevated
frontal boundary across central portions. Despite high amounts
of instability and shear in these areas, the elevated nature of
these storms combined with a strong lifting mechanism should
limit how strong these storms can be. Added in some slight PoPs
to account for this activity.

UPDATE
Issued at 947 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

Limited updates needed this morning. Morning fog for the most
part has lifted across the area, although some lower clouds
still linger. Shower and thunderstorm chances through today will
be isolated and mainly confined to the north. High temperatures
will cool slightly in the west into the 70s, with 80s expected
elsewhere. Overall the forecast remains on track.

UPDATE
Issued at 644 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

A little patchy fog has developed over parts of western and
central North Dakota, with the most obvious reductions in
visibility currently in the north central. Fog should dissipate
rapidly this morning as the sun continues to rise. Otherwise,
reduced PoPs in central ND through much of the day today to
better match current radar and model forecast trends.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 323 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

A line of thunderstorms has exited the forecast area (western
through central North Dakota). As such, the severe weather
threat has ended across the CWA early this morning.

Large upper low currently over eastern Montana/southern
Saskatchewan will remain quasi-stationary as it wobbles around
Montana, southern Saskatchewan, and southern Alberta through
Monday. After which models are in fair agreement that it will
push off east towards Manitoba before becoming quasi-stationary
again Monday night through Tuesday. After Tuesday, it will
finally move off to the east during the latter half of the week.
Bottom line is that this will result in periodic showers and
thunderstorms through the start of the workweek, some of which
may be severe.

Today will be mostly dry, though a few showers and
thunderstorms could develop mainly in the far northwest this
afternoon. Severe weather potentially returns this evening, and
especially overnight into Monday morning. Surface low pressure
moving from central Nebraska through eastern South Dakota will
advect Gulf moisture into much of the eastern half of the state.
Another potentially strong shortwave off aforementioned upper
low and 500 mb vort max could help force nocturnal supercells,
which would likely be elevated in nature. As such, the primary
threat will be very large hail, which could be two inches or
greater in diameter. The highest probability for very large hail
will be in south central and parts of southeastern North
Dakota.

A conditional severe thunderstorm threat is possible again
Monday afternoon and evening, however, that will heavily depend
on how morning convection plays out and what the environment
looks like later in the day. Other than a few stray showers or
thunderstorms, Tuesday through Tuesday night then looks mostly
dry. After which, periodic showers and thunderstorms are
possible through the weekend as embedded shortwaves within
southwesterly to westerly flow aloft push through the region.
Though some uncertainty remains, deterministic models are in
fair agreement that direct Gulf moisture will frequently be cut
off during most, though not necessarily during all time
periods. How this evolves will highly impact severe potential
during the Holiday weekend, as well as just how high heat
indices become.

High temperatures will gradually increase through the week as a
ridge builds over the Northern Plains and Midwest, with the
current NBM favoring the warmest day overall as July 3rd. This
includes the warmest ambient and apparent temperatures. Latest
NBM does show a potential slight cooling trend this weekend as
an upper low breaks down ridging over the Northern Plains.
However, moderate uncertainty remains in regard to the forecast
for the holiday weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1246 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

Mainly VFR conditions are forecast for today. A few isolated to
scattered showers are possible, although confidence is not high
enough to include in the TAFs at this time. Tonight, increasing
clouds and chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected.
Most sites have prevailing to PROB30 groups in for tonight
through Monday morning. Isolated to scattered severe weather is
also possible tonight into Monday morning. Lower clouds may also
accompany this shower activity, perhaps bringing some MVFR to
brief IFR conditions. South southwest winds will become light
and variable tonight through Monday morning.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

$$

UPDATE...Anglin
DISCUSSION...Telken
AVIATION...Anglin