Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N5256H, incident occurred on April 20, 2026, near Simpsonville, Kentucky

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5256H

- History of Flight:
On April 20, 2026, at about 1612 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N5256H, sustained unknown, but apparent no damage following a forced landing to open field terrain near Simpsonville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Blue Grass Airport (LEX/KLEX), Lexington, Kentucky, at 1538.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed and climbed to 4,200 ft before initiating a descent and a two 360 loops to lose altitude before landing in the field.

Figure 1: ADS-B data, note 1905 timeline is from a previous flight.

Icon A5, N933BA, incident occurred on April 19, 2026, at Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Minneapolis, Minnesota

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N933BA

- History of Flight:
On April 19, 2026, at about 1622 local time, an Icon A5, N933BA, registered to International Air Services Inc Trustee, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 28L at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated at 1618.

At 1553, the winds were from 320° at 13 knots, gusting 17 knots.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

- Weather:

METAR KFCM 192053Z 32013G17KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP241 T00671106 56007

METAR KFCM 192140Z 32010G20KT 10SM FEW070 07/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 T00721094

Mooney M20R Ovation, N823TH, incident occurred on April 19, 2026, at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, Florida

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N823TH

- History of Flight:
On April 19, 2026, at about 1534 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20R Ovation, N823TH, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse upon landing on runway 12R at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The personal flight originated from Indian River Aerodrome (FL74), Vero Beach, Florida, at 1527.

Winds were from 110° at 9 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KVRB 191853Z 11009KT 10SM FEW044 27/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02720211

METAR KVRB 191953Z 08007KT 10SM TS SCT065 SCT080 OVC100 26/22 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW TSB48 SLP149 T02610217

Cessna 182T Skylane, N2027P, incident occurred on April 19, 2026, at Findlay Airport (FDY/KFDY), Findlay, Ohio

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2027P

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 1509 local time, a Cessna 182T Skylane, N2027P, registered to Hake Equipment Leasing LLC, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 25 and struck a runway light at Findlay Airport (FDY/KFDY), Findlay, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Vinton County Airport (22I), McArthur, Ohio, at 1355.

At 1453, the winds were from 260° at 20 knots, gusting 29 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KFDY 191853Z AUTO 26020G29KT 10SM BKN075 OVC095 11/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/1817 SLP179 T01061050 $

METAR KFDY 191953Z AUTO 27021G30KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 12/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 27030/1948 SLP177 T01171044 $

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N53265, incident occurred on April 19, 2026, at Centennial Airport (APA/KAPA), Englewood, Colorado

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N53265

- History of Flight:
On April 19, 2026, at about 1002 local time, a Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N53265, registered to the Jeppesen Employees Flying Association, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it veered off runway 17R at Centennial Airport (APA/KAPA), Englewood, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated from KAPA at 0929.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft conducting touch and go landing and veered off runway." ADS-B data show that the airplane landed on runway 17R and veered off the right side into grass going about 37 knots (groundspeed). Winds at the time were from 140° at 4 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KAPA 191553Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01281106

METAR KAPA 191653Z 10007KT 10SM FEW180 16/M18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01561183

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

Figure: ADS-B data at end of track

Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N643FT, accident occurred on April 18, 2026, near Jupiter, Florida

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N643FT

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 2118 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N643FT, registered to and being operated by the Florida Institute of Technology, sustained susbstantial damage following a forced landing near Jupiter, Florida. The student pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Palm Beach-Palm Beach County Airport (LNA/KLNA), Palm Beach, Florida, at 2051, and was destined to Melbourne International Airport (MLB/KMLB), Melbourne, Florida.

The student pilot, aged 19, held a private pilot certificate, issued/updated on 8/18/2025, with a rating for airplane single engine land. His first class FAA medical was issued on 12/2024.

Figure 1: Entire track

Figure 2: ADS-B data towards end of track

Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N2847L, incident occurred on April 18, 2026, at Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN/KFMN), Farmington, New Mexico

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2847L

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 0954 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N2847L, sustained unknown damage when it nosed over during a landing attempt on runway 28 at Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN/KFMN), Farmington, New Mexico. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 0950.

Cessna T303 Crusader, N303MB, incident occurred on April 18, 2026, at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV/KGNV), Gainesville, Florida

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N303MB

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 1824 local time, a Cessna T303 Crusader, N303MB, registered to N303MB Corp Trustee, sustained unknown damage when it veered off one of the taxiways at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV/KGNV), Gainesville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL/KLAL), Lakeland, Florida, at 1724.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N237TH, incident occurred on April 18, 2026, near Shafter, California

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N237TH

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 1136 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N237TH, registered to WingsLeasing LLC, and being operated by the California Aeronautical University, sustained unknown damage following a forced landing due to engine issues near Bakersfield, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Meadows Field Airport (KBFL), Bakersfield, California.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

Bell 407, N113AM, incident occurred on April 18, 2026, near Goodyear, Arizona

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N113AM

- History of Flight:
On April 18, 2026, at about 1521 local time, a Bell 407, N113AM, registered to Air Methods LLC and being operated by TriState CareFlight, was involved in a forced landing in Goodyear, Arizona. The pilot, two cabin crew, and one passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft reported a tail rotor chip indicator light and landed 8 miles west of the airport." ADS-B data suggests that the helicopter landed in an elementary school.

Figure 1: ADS-B data