Pipistrel Taurus Electro, N718EG, incident occurred on July 4, 2026, at Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE/KEGE), Eagle, Colorado

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N718EG

- History of Flight:
On July 4, 2026, at about 1609 local time, a Pipistrel Taurus Electro, N718EG, registered to EAL Properties, sustained unknown damage following a bounced landing and ground loop at Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE/KEGE), Eagle, Colorado. The pilot was not injured.

- Weather:

METAR KEGE 042212Z 29007KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KEGE 042256Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02941050

Zipline P2 Zip, N3964G, incident occurred on July 4, 2026, near McKinney, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N3964G

- History of Flight:
On July 4, 2026, at about 1400 local time, a Zipline P2 Zip drone, N3964G, registered to Zipline International Inc out of San Francisco, California, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near McKinney, Texas. There were no injuries.

The FAA reported that the drone was making a delivery for Walmart when it lost a propeller for unknown reasons.

Based on information provided by the company, this drone is equipped with 4 propellers mounted horizontally on the wing frame for VTOL capabilities and a single tail rotor for thrust.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N6974W, incident occurred on July 3, 2026, at Yuba County Airport (MYV/KMYV), Marysville, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6974W

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 0943 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N6974W, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 14 during a touch-and-go and the nose gear collapsed at Yuba County Airport (MYV/KMYV), Marysville, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated at 0843.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data end of track

Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II, N78PL, incident occurred on July 2, 2026, near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N78PL

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 0753 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II, N78PL, sustained unknown damage following a forced landing near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Huntsville International Airport (HSV/KHSV), Huntsville, Alabama, at 0743.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and landed on a road."

According to Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication, the pilot reported reported an engine failure shortly after takeoff from HSV. "Approach N78PL, we’re going to declare an emergency return to Huntsville." Then he added: "We have oil on the wind screen. Maintain our altitude, I’m afraid we’re going to lose our engine." The ATC responded: "N78PL, I have Redstone at your 12:00 in 8 miles, additionally I have any runway open at Huntsville." The pilot responded: "We’re straight in at Redstone right now as much as we can see through our wind screen."

The pilot was unable to make Redstone and ended up landing on a road. The controller asked another pilot to fly over the scene, and that pilot confirmed the airplane landed and appeared to be intact.

Post-incident photos showed that oil was covering the engine, front fuselage, windshield, and tail.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Figure 2: End of track

Schweizer SGS 2-32, N7531, accident occurred on July 2, 2026, at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF/KTRK), Truckee, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7531

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 1630 local time, a Schweizer SGS 2-32 glider, N7531, registered to Truckee Tahoe Soaring Association, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF/KTRK), Truckee, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KTRK.

The FAA reported that the glider experienced wind gust on landing and struck runway lights.

Cessna 180K Skywagon II, N2821K, incident occurred on July 3, 2026, at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE), Everett, Washington

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2821K

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 1340 local time, a Cessna 180K Skywagon II, N2821K, registered to 4608 Vista LLC, sustained minor damage when it landed gearup on runway 16L at the Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE), Everett, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from nearby West Lake, Washington, at 1327.

The airplane was removed from the runway ~20 minutes later.

The airplane departed KPAE three days later on a flight to Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT), Washington.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data of landing

Piper J3C-65 Cub, N2020M, accident occurred on July 3, 2026, near Northeast Piscataquis, Maine

 This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2020M

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 1317 local time, a privately-registered, float-equipped Piper J3C-65 Cub, N2020M, sustained substantial damage when it flipped over during an attempted takeoff from the Debsconeag Lake near Northeast Piscataquis, Maine. The pilot and passenger suffered unknown injuries.

Lancair LC-40-550FG Columbia 300, N927MB, accident occurred on July 3, 2026, at Shively Field Airport (SAA/KSAA), Saratoga, Wyoming

 This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N927MB

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 1600 local time, a Lancair LC-40-550FG Columbia 300, N927MB, registered to Global Aircraft Management and Operations LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Shively Field Airport (SAA/KSAA), Saratoga, Wyoming. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft on landing, ground looped and landing gear separated."

The airplane was last seen on flight-tracking websites on June 22, 2026, during a flight to Savannah, Georgia.

Bell 47G, N7985A, accident occurred on July 3, 2026, at Kezer Air Ranch (61TE), Springtown, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7985A

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a privately-registered Bell 47G, N7985A, sustained substantial damage when it clipped a tree and impacted a field at Kezer Air Ranch (61TE), Springtown, Texas. The pilot suffered minor injuries. 

de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, N424KT, accident occurred on July 2, 2026, near Trapper Creek, Alaska

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N424KT

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 1930 local time, a de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, N424KT, registered to Rustair Inc and being operated by K2 Aviation, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Trapper Creek, Alaska. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced a tail wheel failure on take off from the Ruth Glacier.

Beechcraft J35 Bonanza, N8396D, incident occurred on July 2, 2026, near La Grange, Texas

 This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8396D

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 1419 local time, a Beechcraft J35 Bonanza, N8396D, registered to Mund Enterprises LLC, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in a forced landing near La Grange, Texas. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues and landed on a highway.

Local police reported that: "Plane was unable to make it to the La Grange Airport and was forced to land on the eastbound lanes of Highway 71 before pulling off of the highway. The Federal Aviation Administration was also notified of the incident. The plane landed successfully with no injuries or significant damage."

Zenair CH-750 Cruzer, N751PM, incident occurred on July 2, 2026, near Clayton, Wisconsin

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N751PM

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 1544 local time, a privately-registered Zenair CH-750 Cruzer, N751PM, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in a forced landing near Clayton, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Manitowish Waters Airport (D25), Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed on a road due to engine issues and nose gear collapsed.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 7,400 ft. At about 1536, the airplane turned left and was observed on a descent to 3,000 ft. At 1540, the airplane entered a right hand turn, and continued descending until the flight track ended over a small field.

Figure 1: Track

Figure 2: End of track

Cirrus SR22, N127DC, accident occurred on July 2, 2026, near Lafayette, Tennessee

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N127DC

- History of Flight:
On July 2, 2026, at about 0932 local time, a Cirrus SR22, N127DC, registered to Mountain Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Lafayette, Tennessee. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV/KCSV), Crossville, Tennessee, at 0743, and was destined to Daviess County Airport (OWB/KOWB), Owensboro, Kentucky.

The FAA reported that: "Airplane crashed due to engine issues, and came to rest in a tree, parachute was deployed."

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 6,300 ft when it entered a descending left hand turn to the west before deploying the CAPS. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it contacted several trees during the controlled fall.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

Figure 2: End of track

Cessna 152, N49261, incident occurred on July 1, 2026, at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE/KSLE), Salem, Oregon

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N49261

- History of Flight:
On July 1, 2026, at about 1358 local time, a Cessna 152, N49261, registered to Salem Oregon Flight Training LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE/KSLE), Salem, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1149.

The FAA reported that the airplane was landing on runway 13 when it veered off and went into a fence. ADS-B data shows that the airplane entered a 360 turn over the approach end and touched down at the intersections of both runways and veered to the left.

Figure 1: ADS-B track of approach and landing.

Figure 2: Close-up of 360 turn and landing on runway before veer off.

- Weather:

METAR KSLE 011956Z 33003KT 10SM OVC045 18/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01780072 $ 

METAR KSLE 012056Z VRB05KT 10SM OVC047 18/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01780067 58004 $

Beechcraft C35 Bonanza, N725D, incident occurred on July 1, 2026, near Meadow Lake Airport (FLY/KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N725D

- History of Flight:
On July 1, 2026, at about 1003 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft C35 Bonanza, N725D, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a loss of engine power and landed in a field near Meadow Lake Airport (FLY/KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Centennial Airport (APA/KAPA), Denver, Colorado.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 8,000 after departure from Denver when it entered a descent and landed in a field north of KFLY.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track

Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100, N356N, accident occurred on July 1, 2026, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU), Raleigh, North Carolina

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N356N

- History of Flight:
On July 1, 2026, at about 1345 local time, an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100, N356N, registered to Nicholas Services LLC, sustained substantial damage when it struck a box truck while taxing to the ramp at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU), Raleigh, North Carolina. The two pilots were not injured. The Part 135 on-demand flight originated from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT/KCLT), Charlotte, North Carolina, and was destined to KRDU.

Preliminary information indicates the airplane landed on runway 23R and was taxing to the ramp via taxiway C when the event happened.

Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking 300A, N28085, accident occurred on June 30, 2026, at Henning Municipal Airport (05Y), Henning, Minnesota

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N28085

- History of Flight:
On June 30, 2026, at about 1915 local time, a Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking 300A, N28085, sustained substantial damage when it veered off the runway and struck runway lights at 05Y. The nose gear broke off, and the airplane incurred a propeller strike. There were no injuries.

The nearest airport was showing winds from 240° at 7 knots, gusting 15 knots. 

The FAA reported that a Bellanca 17-30A with registration N82085 was involved, which traces back to a Piper. N28085 is the most likely correct registration.

- Weather:
METAR KADC 302336Z AUTO 22011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2975 RMK AO2 

METAR KADC 010015Z AUTO 24007G15KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2975 RMK AO2 

METAR KADC 010035Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2975 RMK AO2

Piper PA-18A-150 Super Cub, N7764D, accident occurred on June 23, 2026, at Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV/KMEV), Minden, Nevada

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7764D

- History of Flight:
On June 23, 2026, at about 0930 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18A-150 Super Cub, N7764D, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV/KMEV), Minden, Nevada. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane ground looped on takeoff.