Hughes 500D (369D), N105AC, accident occurred on January 22, 2026, near North Augusta, South Carolina

• Location: North Augusta, SC 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA097 
• Date & Time: January 22, 2026, 16:00 Local 
• Registration: N105AC 
• Aircraft: Hughes 369 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 133: Rotorcraft ext. load

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202340/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=105AC

On January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 external load flight.

The pilot reported that about 45 minutes into conducting tree trimming operations an engine chips caution light illuminated. The pilot was attempting to return to the landing zone when the engine torque and temperature began to fluctuate, and the helicopter subsequently experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot jettisoned the external load and conducted an autorotation to the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.

The helicopter was retained for further examination.

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N624AQ, incident occurred on February 2, 2026, near Grove City, Pennsylvania

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=N624AQ

- History of Flight:
On February 2, 2026, at about 1506 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N624AQ, sustained unknown damage in a forced landing near Grove City, Pennsylvania. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from the Butler County/K. W. Scholter Field Airport (BTP/KBTP), Butler, Pennsylvania, at 1452 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed in a field." ADS-B data show the aircraft cruising through 3,000 ft before the track stopped south of Grove City.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

- Weather:

METAR KUCP 021956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN065 OVC110 M02/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP231 T10221144

METAR KUCP 022056Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM SCT047 BKN060 OVC070 M03/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SNB45E55 SLP229 P0000 60000 T10281139 56016

Enstrom F-28C, N5692Y, accident occurred on February 2, 2026, near Hurricane, Utah

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=N5692Y

- History of Flight:
On February 2, 2026, at about 1300 local time, an Enstrom F-28C, N5692Y, registered to Silverado Sales Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Hurricane, Utah. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and passenger sustained minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances after striking a tree," and reported that the helicopter was in the takeoff phase. The accident was not captured on livetracking sights.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N186FM, incident occurred on February 2, 2026, at San Marcos Regional Airport (HYI/KHYI), Austin, 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=N186FM

- History of Flight:
On February 2, 2026, at about 1111 local time, a Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N186FM, registered to Jett Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at the San Marcos Regional Airport (HYI/KHYI), Austin, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The local training flight originated from KHYI at 1058 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed and veered off runway striking a runway light." ADS-B data show that the airplane was conducting several touch and go(es) on runway 24 when the incident happened. Winds were from 220° at 10 knots, gusting 18 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KHYI 021656Z 21012KT 10SM SCT025 BKN032 OVC040 15/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP274 T01500094 $

METAR KHYI 021704Z 22010G18KT 10SM BKN027 OVC040 16/09 A3034 RMK AO2 $

METAR KHYI 021739Z 20014G19KT 10SM SCT024 SCT029 18/11 A3031 RMK AO2 $

Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N7485G, incident occurred on February 2, 2026, near Caddo Mills, 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=N7485G

- History of Flight:
On February 2, 2026, at about 1115 local time, a Cessna 172K Skyhawk, N7485G, registered to Independent Aviation Services LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near Caddo Mills, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local training flight originated from Ralph M Hall/Rockwall Municipal Airport (F46), Rockwall, Texas, at 1046 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft reported a bent right flap." ADS-B data indicates the airplane conducted a few maneuvers shortly after departure from F46 and towards the end of the flight, diverted to Caddo Mills Municipal Airport (7F3), Caddo Mills, Texas.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

- Weather:

METAR KF46 021635Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3027 RMK AO2 T01070029
METAR KF46 021655Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3027 RMK AO2 T01130030
METAR KF46 021715Z AUTO 22010G15KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3026 RMK AO2 T01240034
METAR KF46 021735Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3025 RMK AO2 T01340039

METAR KGVT 011635Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KGVT 011655Z AUTO 19008KT 170V230 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KGVT 011715Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KGVT 011735Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3050 RMK AO2

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N1949P, incident occurred on February 2, 2026, at Erie International Airport (ERI/KERI), Erie, Pennsylvania

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=N1949P

- History of Flight:
On February 2, 2026, at about 1626 local time, a Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N1949P, registered to East Bay Trading Co LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Erie International Airport (ERI/KERI), Erie, Pennsylvania. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KERI at 1559 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft struck an approach light on landing." ADS-B data show that the airplane was landing on runway 24.

- Weather:

METAR KERI 022051Z 21009KT 10SM OVC075 M03/M16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP198 T10281156 56019 $

METAR KERI 022151Z 22010G20KT 10SM FEW040 BKN047 OVC060 M03/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP205 T10331117 $

Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, N9AB, and Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N6780W, accident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (ODO/KODO), Odessa, 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=N9AB

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6780W

- History of Flight:
On February 1, 2026, at about 1417 local time, a Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, N9AB, registered to PlanesUSA.com LLC, and a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N6780W, were both substantially damage in a ground collision at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (ODO/KODO), Odessa, Texas. The pilot and passenger onboard each aircraft were not injured. The Bonanza had originated on a cross-country personal flight from the San Diego-Gillespie Field (SEE/KSEE), San Diego, California, at 0708 LT.

The FAA reported that the Bonanza was attempted a go-around immediately after touching down and landing gear struck the windshield of Cherokee which just taxied onto the runway. ADS-B data show that the Bonanza was landing on runway 11 at KODO before veering to the left side of the runway. The Cherokee was not captured on flight-tracking sites.

- Weather:

METAR KODO 011953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP269 T00941028 $

METAR KODO 012053Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01111022 56027 $

Figure 1: Damage to Cherokee

Figure 2: Damage to Bonanza

Figure 3: Bonanza Approach

Figure 4: Bonanza Landing

Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N3263Z, accident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Anchorage-Merrill Field (MRI/PAMR), Anchorage, Alaska

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=N3263Z

- History of Flight:
On February 1, 2026, at about 1921 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N3263Z, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Merrill Field (MRI/PAMR), Anchorage, Alaskas. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft departed, while in a climbing turn, descended and made a hard landing on a taxiway." NTSB Alaska Chief Clint Johnson reported: "the Piper PA 22 was taking off from Runway 3-4 when the pilot reported a loss of engine power. The pilot made a right descending turn and crashed onto another taxiway." 

ADS-B data show that the airplane departed runway 34, entered a climbing right turn to an altitude of 425 ft before descending towards one of the taxiways (see figure).

Figure 1: Flight as seen on ADS-B exchange

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

- Weather:

METAR PAMR 020353Z 00000KT 10SM OVC070 M03/M06 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP989 T10281061

METAR PAMR 020453Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 M04/M06 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP990 T10391061

Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair, N378Z, incident occurred on February 1, 2026, near Athens, 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=N378Z

- History of Flight:
On February 1, 2026, at about 1046 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair, N378Z, sustained unknown damage in a forced landing near Athens, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from the Cherokee County Airport (JSO/KJSO), Jacksonville, Texas, at 1024 LT, and was destined to an unknown location.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed in a field." ADS-B data indicates the airplane was cruising at 4,000 ft when it entered a steady descent from that altitude (see figure).

- Weather:

METAR KF44 011615Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3054 RMK AO2

METAR KF44 011635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3055 RMK AO2

METAR KF44 011655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3054 RMK AO2

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG, N949SM, incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Hollywood-North Perry Airport (HWO/KHWO), Pembroke Pines, 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=N949SM

- History of Flight:
On February 1, 2026, at about 1839 local time, a Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG, N949SM, registered to Aviation Trust Co LLC Trustee and being operated by the Elevate Aviation Academy, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Hollywood-North Perry Airport (HWO/KHWO), Pembroke Pines, Florida. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The local flight originated from KHWO at 1805 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft gear collapsed on landing" Local media show that the airplane landed after reporting a gear malfunction. The airplane sustained unknown damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer.

- Weather:

METAR KHWO 012253Z 30011KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP241 T00891056 $

METAR KHWO 012353Z 30005KT CLR 07/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248 T00671044 10100 20067 53013 $