Friday, February 20, 2026

Icon A5, N491BA, incident occurred on February 19, 2026, at Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ/KSRQ), Sarasota, 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=N491BA

- History of Flight:
On February 19, 2026, at about 1558 local time, an Icon A5, N491BA, registered to Stillwater Sterling Bole LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ/KSRQ), Sarasota, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Tampa Executive Airport (VDF/KVDF), Tampa, Florida, at 1513 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft landed and gear collapsed." ADS-B data show that the airplane was on final approach to runway 22. Winds at the time were from 180° at 16 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KSRQ 191953Z 18015G24KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02610189

METAR KSRQ 192053Z 18016KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02610194 56019

Van's RV-8, N2EQ, incident occurred on February 19, 2026, at Donna Field Airport/Texoma Landing Field (33TE), Pottsboro, 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=N2EQ

- History of Flight:
On February 19, 2026, at about 1729 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-8, N2EQ, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Donna Field Airport/Texoma Landing Field (33TE), Pottsboro, Texas. The sole pilot onboard sustained minor injuries. The personal flight originated from Roger M Dreyer Memorial Airport (T20), Gonzales, Texas, at 1539 LT.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed and became inverted after landing."

- Weather:

METAR KGYI 192050Z 27012G18KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2969

METAR KGYI 192350Z 30011KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A2972

Robinson R66 Turbine, N940BH, accident occurred on February 18, 2026, near Palo Pinto, 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=N940BH

- History of Flight:
On February 18, 2026, at about 1800 local time, a Robinson R66 Turbine, N940BH, registered to Brazos Vortex LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near Palo Pinto, Texas. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft nosedived and over turned on left side during landing."