Barrows Bearhawk Four, N953CN, accident occurred on May 12, 2026, at Olmstead Sky Ranch Airport (ID25), Sandpoint, Idaho

• Location: Sandpoint, ID
• Accident Number: WPR26LA185 
• Date & Time: May 12, 2026, 19:40 Local 
• Registration: N953CN
• Aircraft: CRAIG ELLISON BEARHAWK FOUR 
• Injuries: 2 None
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N953CN

On May 12, 2026, about 1940 Pacific daylight time (PDT), an experimental amateur-built Bearhawk Four airplane, N953CN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Olmstead Sky Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were landing at the conclusion of the second test flight of the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down he noticed the right brake seemed to drag, and the airplane deviated progressively harder to the right. The pilot applied rudder and left brake inputs to compensate. As the airplane slowed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, wings, and wing strut. The right brake remained locked after the airplane came to rest, and during the recovery of the airplane from the runway.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

Sling LSA, N83PF, accident occurred on May 25, 2026, near Kalaupapa Airport (LUP/PHLU), Molokai, Hawaii

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=N83PF

- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 1153 local time, a Sling LSA, N83PF, registered to Pacific Flight Academy LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Kalaupapa Airport (LUP/PHLU), Molokai, Hawaii. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The flight originated from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL/PHNL), Honolulu, Hawaii, at 1011.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed due to gusty wind conditions, pilot lost control and became inverted in the water."

At 1154, the winds were from 050 at 14 knots, gusting 27 knots.

- Weather:

METAR PHMK 252054Z 07017G29KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 08030/2025 SLP193 T02670167 51010 $

METAR PHMK 252154Z 05014G27KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 07028/2143 SLP190 T02720167 $

Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N2632L, accident occurred on May 25, 2026, at Trigger Gap Airport (17A), Berryville, Arkansas

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=N2632L

- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 1654 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172H Skyhawk, N2632L, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Trigger Gap Airport (17A), Berryville, Arkansas. The pilot sustained minor injuries, one passenger sustained serious injuries, and one passenger sustained unknown injuries.

The FAA reported that the "power deemed insufficient to clear the treeline, attempted to descend back onto runway resulting in a hard landing."

The airport features a single turf runway which is 3000 x 75 ft. The airport field elevation is 1650 ft.

Grumman American AA-1A Trainer, N6440L, accident occurred on May 25, 2026, in Cowley, Wyoming

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=N6440L

- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 0800 local time, a privately-registered Grumman American AA-1A Trainer, N6440L, sustained substantial damage when it lost control on landing, veered off runway and flipped over. The pilot suffered unknown injuries.

Cessna 182T Skylane, N796HA, accident occurred on May 25, 2026, at East Texas Regional Airport (GGG/KGGG), Longview, 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=N796HA

- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 0826 local time, a Cessna 182T Skylane, N796HA, registered to Jatavallabhula Narasimha Sastry, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a hard landing on runway 36 (causing damage to nose gear) at East Texas Regional Airport (GGG/KGGG), Longview, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 0751.

- Weather:

METAR KGGG 251253Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02280206

METAR KGGG 251353Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 25/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02500211

Culver LFA Cadet, N41705, incident occurred on May 25, 2026, at Butler County Regional Airport/Hogan Field (HAO/KHAO), Hamilton, Ohio

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=N41705

- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 1212 local time, a Culver LFA Cadet, N41705, registered to MX3 Hangar Rats LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a main gear collapse at Butler County Regional Airport/Hogan Field (HAO/KHAO), Hamilton, Ohio. The local flight originated from KHAO. The pilot was not injured.

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N80842, incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at Daniel Field (DNL/KDNL), Augusta, 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=N80842

- History of Flight:
On May 24, 2026, at about 1503 local time, a Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N80842, registered to Augusta Aviation Inc, sustained unknown damage following a hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign on runway 23 at Daniel Field (DNL/KDNL), Augusta, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated from DNL at 1448.

- Weather:

METAR KDNL 241853Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT034 29/21 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02940206

METAR KDNL 241953Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT034 30/22 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP176 T03000217

Progressive SeaRey LSX, N379GG, incident occurred on May 24, 2026, near Spicewood, 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=N379GG

- History of Flight:
On May 24, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a Progressive SeaRey LSX, N379GG, registered to Amphibious Adventures LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed hard in the Colorado River and impacted a dock causing damage to the left wing. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N917SU, accident occurred on May 23, 2026, at Cedar City Airport (CDC/KCDC), Cedar City, 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=N917SU

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 0721 local time, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N917SU, registered to, and being operated by the Southern Utah University Aviation (SUU), sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Cedar City Airport (CDC/KCDC), Cedar City, Utah. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft lifting off for taxi, lost control and impacted the ground."

Cessna A188B AGwagon, N8288G, accident occurred on May 23, 2026, near Doerun, 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=N8288G

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a Cessna A188B AGwagon, N8288G, registered to Ford Flying Service Inc, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing when it struck trees and came to rest in a field following a loss of fuel pressure during an aerial application flight near Doerun, Georgia. The pilot was not injured.

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N5376P, accident occurred on May 23, 2026, at Bartow Executive Airport (BOW/KBOW), Bartow, 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=N5376P

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 0940 local time, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N5376P, sustained substantial damage when it landed gearup on runway 9L at Bartow Executive Airport (BOW/KBOW), Bartow, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Orlando North Airpark (FA83), Zellwood, Florida, at 0859.

Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, N4556Q, accident occurred on May 22, 2026, near Comanche County-City Airport (MKN/KMKN), Comanche, 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=N4556Q

- History of Flight:
On May 22, 2026, at about 1841 local time, a Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, N4556Q, registered to Chief Aviation Services LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Comanche County-City Airport (MKN/KMKN), Comanche, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was originating at the time.

The FAA reported that the airplane departed, experienced engine issues and attempted to return to airport but crashed in a field. ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed runway 17 and entered a descending left hand turn.

Figure 1: ADS-B data

Cessna 152, N64944, incident occurred on May 23, 2026, at Bridgeport Municipal Airport (XBP/KBXP), Bridgeport, 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=N64944

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 1049 local time, a Cessna 152, N64944, registered to DSR-Cherokee 180 LLC, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 36, striking a taxiway sign and went into a ditch at Bridgeport Municipal Airport (XBP/KBXP), Bridgeport, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The personal flight originated from Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO/KDTO), Denton, Texas, at 0939.

Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV, N2858K, incident occurred on May 21, 2026, at Clearwater Airpark (CLW/KCLW), Clearwater, 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=N2858K

- History of Flight:
On May 22, 2026, at about 2221 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV, N2858K, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 16 impacting VASI bars during a landing attempt at Clearwater Airpark (CLW/KCLW), Clearwater, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Trent Lott International Airport (PQL/KPQL), Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Mirage Celerity, N927JE, incident occurred on May 22, 2026, in College Place, 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=N472AK

- History of Flight:
On May 22, 2026, at about 1000 local time, a privately-registered Mirage Celerity, N927JE, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup in College Place, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N294PL, accident occurred on May 22, 2026, near Tailwinds Airport (FD15), Jupiter, 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=N294PL

- History of Flight:
On May 22, 2026, at about 1519 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N294PL, registered to Aerospring Leasing LLC and doing business as Aamro Aviation, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Tailwinds Airport (FD15), Jupiter, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The local training flight originated from North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), West Palm Beach, Florida.

- Weather:

METAR KF45 221855Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM BKN030 OVC036 31/23 A3002 RMK AO2

METAR KF45 221915Z AUTO 11012G17KT 10SM BKN032 OVC041 30/23 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N

METAR KF45 221935Z AUTO 14010G14KT 10SM VCTS SCT032 SCT039 30/23 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW

CubCrafters CC18-180 Top Cub, N472AK, incident occurred on May 22, 2026, at Littlefield Municipal Airport (LIU/KLIU), Littlefield, 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=N472AK

- History of Flight:
On May 22, 2026, at about 1113 local time, a CubCrafters CC18-180 Top Cub, N472AK, registered to Akima Logistics Services LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Littlefield Municipal Airport (LIU/KLIU), Littlefield, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft landed in the grass to avoid gliders, hit something and flipped over."

Commander 114TC, N114DP, incident occurred on May 23, 2026, Lakeland Airport/Noble F. Lee Memorial Field (ARV/KARV), Minocqua-Woodruff, Wisconsin

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=N114DP

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 1517 local time, a privately-registered Commander 114TC, N114DP, sustained minor damage when it landed and went off the end of the runway (damaging nose gear and incurring a propeller strike) at Lakeland Airport/Noble F. Lee Memorial Field (ARV/KARV), Minocqua-Woodruff, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Chicago-Executive Airport (PWK/KPWK), Chicago, Illinois.