Alon A-2A Aircoupe, N818SW, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, at Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF/KGIF), Winter Haven, Florida

• Location: Winter Haven, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA089 
• Date & Time: December 19, 2025, 09:18 Local 
• Registration: N818SW 
• Aircraft: ALON A-2A 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N818SW

On December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14?Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot stated that he experienced no issues with the rudder control system while taxiing prior to departure. After takeoff the flight proceeded uneventfully to GIF with no rudder flight control issues in-flight. The airplane was landed smoothly in the first 200 ft of the runway and during the landing roll he applied right rudder to maintain runway centerline and slightly overcorrected, causing him to apply left rudder input. He heard a “pop” sound, and after that point the left rudder acted like, “it was loose and went all the way in.” The airplane began veering to the left which he could not correct with right rudder. At that point he pulled the mixture control, and turned the magneto switch and electrical systems off. The airplane went off the runway onto grass, impacted a sign with the tie down ring of the left wing damaging the left-wing main spar, then came to rest on a taxiway.

Cessna 150M, N3103V, accident occurred on December 21, 2026, at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK/KPWK), Wheeling, Illinois

• Location: Prospect Heights, IL 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA080 
• Date & Time: December 21, 2025, 13:42 Local 
• Registration: N3103V 
• Aircraft: Cessna 150 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

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On December 21, 2025, about 1342 central standard time, a Cessna 150M, N3103V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prospect Heights, Illinois. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The student pilot was flying solo. He was returning from the practice area and was on final approach. While making an altitude correction, the student pilot applied engine power and applied slight back pressure on the control yoke. He heard a click and realized the yoke was stuck. He initially applied a “decent amount of force” and was unable to move the control. The stuck control resulted in the airplane beginning to climb while on short final. The pilot then added more force to get the yoke to move, he heard another click and the yoke was released and worked again. He then landed and taxied back without any further issues.

Examination afterwards by the pilot and his flight instructor found the support collar at the instrument panel had cracked (see figure below). When the control yoke was moved through its range of motion a certain way, the support collar would cause the yoke to be stuck until aggressive force was applied to free it. Due to the adverse effect on the aircraft’s flight characteristics and the required replacement of the support collar, the airplane sustained substantial damage.

The support collar was removed and retained for further examination

Eagle Helicycle, N3722T, accident occurred on January 10, 2026, near Mobile, Alabama

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=N3722T

- History of Flight:
On January 10, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a privately-registered Eagle Helicycle, N3722T, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Mobile, Alabama. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed for unknown reasons south of the airport." An online video shows the helicopter hovering over the edge of the water in gusting wind conditions when it titled and came to rest on its side.

Cessna 177B Cardinal, N34959, accident occurred on January 13, 2026, near Ocoee, 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=N34959

- History of Flight:
On January 13, 2026, at about 1532 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 177B Cardinal, N34959, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ocoee, Tennessee. The sole pilot onboard suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from the Chattanooga-Lovell Field (CHA/KCHA), Chattanooga, TN, at 1512 LT, and was destined to an unknown location.

According to the FAA: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and crashed in a field." ADS-B data indicates the airplane was climbing through 4,900 ft when it entered a descending left hand turn, aiming for an open field. The airplane circled around the field, landed, struck a fence and trees before coming to rest.

- Weather:

METAR KRZR 131955Z AUTO VRB06G13KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3003 RMK A01

METAR KRZR 132015Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3002 RMK A01

METAR KRZR 132035Z AUTO 17007G15KT 140V210 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3000 RMK A01

METAR KRZR 132055Z AUTO 19007G13KT 160V220 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3000 RMK A01

METAR KCHA 131953Z 21009KT 10SM SCT250 16/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01611050 $

METAR KCHA 132053Z 19008KT 10SM SCT250 17/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01671044 58039 $

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

Figure 2: End of track

Mooney M20S Eagle, N92HW, incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at Tulsa International Airport (TUL/KTUL), Tulsa, Oklahoma

 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=N92HW

- History of Flight:
On January 13, 2026, at about 1149 local time, a Mooney M20S Eagle, N92HW, registered to Winners Church Inc out of Edmond, OK, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 18R at the Tulsa International Airport (TUL/KTUL), Tulsa, Oklahoma. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport (GOK/KGOK), Guthrie, Oklahoma, at 1120 LT.

- Weather:

METAR KTUL 131653Z 21007KT 10SM SCT250 14/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01391044

METAR KTUL 131753Z 23006KT 10SM SCT250 17/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01671033 10167 20050 58024

Beechcraft G58 Baron, N58GL, incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV/KSAV), Savannah, Georgia

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=N58GL

- History of Flight:
On January 13, 2026, at about 1126 local time, a Beechcraft G58 Baron, N58GL, registered to Rokene Aviation LLC out of Marblehead, OH, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse on runway 10 at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV/KSAV), Savannah, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The cross-country flight originated from Erie-Ottawa International Airport (PCW/KPCW), Port Clinton, Ohio, at 0756 LT.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft landed and nose gear collapsed."

- Weather:

METAR KSAV 131553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW030 BKN047 10/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP253 T01001044

METAR KSAV 131640Z 00000KT 10SM FEW047 12/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 T01171056

Gulfstream American AA-5B Tiger, N28003, incident occurred on January 10, 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=N28003

- History of Flight:
On January 10, 2026, at about 1643 local time, a privatley-registered Gulfstream American AA-5B Tiger, N28003, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Palo Alto Airport (PAO/KPAO), Palo Alto, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the Kern Valley Airport (L05), Kernville, California, at 1453 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft incurred a prop strike on landing." ADS-B data show that the airplane was on an approach to runway 31 and entered a go-around before coming in for a second attempt and landing.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Beechcraft A35 Bonanza, N8695A, incident occurred on January 10, 2026, at Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field (UIN/KUIN), Quincy, 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=N8695A

- History of Flight:
On January 10, 2026, at about 1210 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft A35 Bonanza, N8695A, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident on runway 31 at Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field (UIN/KUIN), Quincy, Illinois. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced electrical issues, manually extended the gear as a precaution, gear collapsed and incurred prop strike on landing rollout."

Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N1784R, incident occurred on January 10, 2026, at Imperial County Airport (IPL/KIPL), Imperial, 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=N1784R

- History of Flight:
On January 10, 2026, at about 1057 local time, a Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N1784R, registered to Cunning Aviation LLC out of San Diego, CA, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Imperial County Airport (IPL/KIPL), Imperial, California. The pilot and two passengers were not injured The local flight originated from KIPL at 1005 LT.

The FAA reported: "The airplane landed with the nose gear up."

Cessna P206D Super Skylane, N206JD, incident occurred on January 9, 2026, at Hillsboro Airport (HIO/KHIO), Portland, Oregon

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=N206JD

- History of Flight:
On January 11, 2026, at about 1648 local time, a Cessna P206D Super Skylane, N206JD, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Hillsboro Airport (HIO/KHIO), Portland, Oregon. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "The airplane landed and while exiting went into the grass incurring a propeller strike."

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N1369Q, incident occurred on January 9, 2026, at Dallas-Addison Airport (ADS/KADS), Dallas, 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=N1369Q

- History of Flight:
On January 9, 2026, at about 1013 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N1369Q, registered Ameriflyers of Texas Inc and being operated by American Flyers, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Dallas-Addison Airport (ADS/KADS), Dallas, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KADS at 0937 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed long and came to rest in a field." Online chatter suggests the airplane suffered a stuck engine throttle. ADS-B data show the airplane on final approach to runway 34 with a reported groundspeed of 120 knots. The airplane landed, and continued about 5600 ft down the 7200 ft runway before the data stopped. The last ADS-B return showed a groundspeed of 99 knots. The airplane continued normal operations out of KADS about two days later.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange end of flight ran through Google Earth

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N821PC, incident occurred on January 9, 2026, in Phoenix, 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=N821PC

- History of Flight:
On January 9, 2026, at about 1034 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N821PC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in a runway excursion in Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft conducting a touch and go went off the runway into rocks."

Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N96493, accident occurred on January 9, 2026, at Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY/KLHW), Fort Stewart, Georgia

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=N96493

- History of Flight:
On January 09, 2026, at about 1539 local time, a Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N96493, registered to SMTM Holdings Inc out of Wilmington, Delaware, sustained unknown, but apparent substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport, Fort Stewart (Hinesville), Georgia. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed after departure and came to rest in brush." 

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N85018, incident occurred on January 11, 2026, in Brownwood, 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=N85018

- History of Flight:
On January 11, 2026, at about 1600 local time, a privately-registered Aeronca 7AC Champion, N85018, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident in Brownwood, Texas. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft on landing rollout, drifted and made contact with a fence."

Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9568U, incident occurred on January 12, 2026, in Waco, 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=N9568U

- History of Flight:
On January 12, 2026, at about 1249 local time, a Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah, N9568U, registered to Centex Cheetahs LLC, sustained unknown damage when it struck a bird while on approach to land at the Waco Regional Airport (ACT/KACT), Waco, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight  originated from the Austin Executive Airport (EDC/KEDC), Austin, Texas, at 1204 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft struck a bird damaging right wing leading edge."

LET L-13 Blaník, N423BA, incident occurred on January 13, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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=N423BA

- History of Flight:
On January 13, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a LET L-13 Blaník glider, N423BA, registered to Soaring Eagle Foundation out of Peyton, CO, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft on landing and incurred a tail strike."

Stinson 108-3 Voyager, N6725M, accident occurred on January 11, 2026, near Dotsero, Colorado

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=N6725M

- History of Flight:
On January 11, 2026, at about 1400 local time, a privately-registered Stinson 108-3 Voyager, N6725M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Dotsero, Colorado. The sole pilot onboard received minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine failure and clipped a tree."

Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III, N370AE, incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field Airport (PRC/KPRC), Prescott, 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=N370AE

- History of Flight:
On January 13, 2026, at about 0614 local time, a Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III, N370AE, registered to Ameriflight and being operated as flight AMF4133, suffered unknown damage following an incident at Prescott Regional/Ernest A Love Field Airport (PRC/KPRC), Prescott, Arizona. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The on-demand Part 135 cargo flight was destined to the Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX/KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona.

According to the FAA: "Aircraft on departure, veered off the runway then maneuvered back onto runway where it became disabled." ADS-B data indicates the airplane taxied to runway 3R and initiated a takeoff at 0614:14 LT. Eight seconds later, at 0614:22, the airplane was seen at 47 knots (groundspeed) before the track went blank. At 0614:48, the airplane was seen about 2500 ft down the 7619 ft long runway and had decelerated to about 13 knots (groundspeed). The airplane came to a stop a few seconds later and became disabled.

- Weather:

METAR KPRC 131153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP252 T10111072 10022 21022 50002 $

METAR KPRC 131253Z 20004KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP261 T10221072 $

METAR KPRC 131353Z 20008KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267 T10111072

Figure: ADS-B exchange track