Cessna 310R, N310AC, incident occurred on February 27, 2026, at Palo Alto Airport (PAO/KPAO), Palo Alto, California

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=N310AC

- History of Flight:
On February 27, 2026, at about 1638 local time, a Cessna 310R, N310AC, registered to Julie Dorst LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Palo Alto Airport (PAO/KPAO), Palo Alto, California. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The personal flight originated from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS/KSTS), Santa Rosa, California, at 1606 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft veered off runway and right main gear collapsed." ADS-B data show that the airplane landed on runway 31 and departed the right side going about 18 knots groundspeed.

Runway 13/31 is asphalt, 2441 x 70 ft. The airport field elevation is 6.7 ft.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Loss of control on ground: Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N937A, accident occurred on April 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE/KABE), Allentown, Pennsylvania

• Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 
• Accident Number: ERA25LA178 
• Date & Time: April 18, 2025, 10:35 Local 
• Registration: N937A 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-22 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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The student pilot reported that he intended to perform a solo flight and complete 3 takeoffs and landings at his home airport. Just prior to touchdown, the airplane encountered a left crosswind. After the airplane landed, a series of wind gusts pushed the airplane onto the nose landing gear and flipped the airplane over, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and empennage. The pilot further stated that he recalled that the airport air traffic control tower controller reported a left crosswind during his takeoff clearance and during two other times before landing. The wind reported at the airport 6 minutes after the accident indicated a 30° left crosswind at 11 knots with gusts up to 19 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. 

Zenith STOL CH 701, N123XP, accident occurred on March 1, 2026, at Hendersonville Airport (0A7), Hendersonville, North Carolina

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=N123XP

- History of Flight:
On March 1, 2026, at about 1620 local time, a privately-registered Zenith STOL CH 701, N123XP, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Hendersonville Airport (0A7), Hendersonville, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft clipped a tree while departing and crashed near the runway."

At 1554 LT, the winds were from 010° at 9 knots, gusting 18 knots. At 1654 LT, the winds were from 330° at 10 knots, gusting 17 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KAVL 012054Z AUTO 01009G18KT 10SM FEW090 21/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02060017 55004 $

METAR KAVL 012154Z 33010G17KT 10SM SCT090 21/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02060017 $

Cessna 150L, N10310, accident occurred on March 1, 2026, at River Acres Airport (FD70), Okeechobee, Florida

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N10310

- History of Flight:
On March 1, 2026, at about 1645 local time, a Cessna 150L, N10310, registered to Solow Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at River Acres Airport (FD70), Okeechobee, Florida. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff due to a gust of wind."

At 1635 LT, the winds were from 050° at 10 knots, gusting 17 knots. At 1655 LT, the winds were from 070° at 9 knots, gusting 19 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KOBE 012115Z AUTO 06007G19KT 030V090 10SM FEW038 FEW047 SCT070 25/19 A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KOBE 012135Z AUTO 05010G17KT 10SM FEW029 SCT034 BKN080 25/19 A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KOBE 012155Z AUTO 07009G19KT 10SM FEW031 FEW037 FEW050 25/19 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KOBE 012215Z AUTO 07009G19KT 030V100 10SM FEW027 24/19 A3006 RMK AO2

American Champion 8GCBC Denali Scout, N636DB, accident occurred on March 1, 2026, at Sky Ranch at Carefree (18AZ), Carefree, Arizona

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=N636DB

- History of Flight:
On March 1, 2026, at about 1919 local time, an American Champion 8GCBC Denali Scout, N636DB, registered to Vectored Solutions Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Sky Ranch at Carefree (18AZ), Carefree, Arizona. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft on landing, applied too much brake and became inverted."

- Weather:

METAR KSDL 020153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02830011 $

METAR KSDL 020253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02670028 53006 $

Arion Lightning, N190SL, accident occurred on February 27, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia

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=N190SL

- History of Flight:
On February 27, 2026, at about 1745 local time, a privately-registered Arion Lightning, N190SL, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Lynchburg, Virginia. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed hard and the nose gear collapsed." There is no ADS-B data for the accident flight.

Cameron Z-77, N699DF, accident occurred on February 28, 2026, in Longview, Texas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N699DF

- History of Flight:
On February 28, 2026, at about 0815 local time, a privately-registered Cameron Z-77, N699DF, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Longview, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported: "A Balloon struck and became entangled in a guidewire at the top of a radio tower."

The local fire department reported that the balloon became stuck at a height of 920 feet. Climb operations began at 0850 LT, and rescuers reached the occupants at 1000 LT.

Air Tractor AT-502B, N5063N, accident occurred on March 1, 2026, near Larose, Louisiana

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=N5063N

- History of Flight:
On March 1, 2026, at about 1142 local time, an Air Tractor AT-502B, N5063N, registered to Old River Applicators LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Larose, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed into trees due to fuel exhaustion."

Beechcraft 76 Duchess, N1850N, accident occurred on February 28, 2026, at Harvey Field Airport (S43), Snohomish, 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=N1850N

- History of Flight:
On February 28, 2026, at about 1658 local time, a Beechcraft 76 Duchess, N1850N, registered to Snohomish Flying Service Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Snohomish-Harvey Field Airport (S43), Snohomish, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from S43 at 1549 LT.

The FAA reported that the aircraft was conducting a simulated single engine landing when it veered off runway into a hangar. A second airplane inside the hangar was damaged. ADS-B data indicates the airplane was landing on runway 33R when it veered to off to right. Winds at the time were from 340° at 7 knots

Figure 1: ADS-B data

- Weather:

METAR KPAE 282353Z 35009KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00940033 10094 20056 56016

METAR KPAE 010053Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00830039

METAR KPAE 010153Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00670039

The Airplane Factory Sling 4 TSi, N971CW, incident occurred on September 19, 2025, and February 27, 2026, at Kalispell City Airport (S27), Kalispell, 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=N971CW

- History of Flight:
On February 27, 2026, at about 1414 local time, a privately-registered The Airplane Factory Sling 4 TSi, N971CW, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Kalispell City Airport (S27), Kalispell, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from S27 at 1302 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed hard and struck a runway light." The winds were from 220 at 20 knots gusting 26 knots.

On September 19, 2025, the same airplane was involved in an incident at the same airport. The FAA reported at the time: "Aircraft encountered a gust of wind on landing, landed hard and nose gear collapsed."

- Weather:

METAR KGPI 271955Z 22020G26KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1937 SLP165 T00831061=

METAR KGPI 272155Z 23012G21KT 10SM FEW070 09/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 23026/2056 SLP159 T00941061=