Ryan Navion A, N5205K, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Parlin Field Airport (2B3), Newport, New Hampshire

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=N5205K

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1303 local time, a privately-registered Ryan Navion A, N5205K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Parlin Field Airport (2B3), Newport, New Hampshire. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Hopkins Airport (EEN/KEEN), Dillant, New Hampshire, at 1257.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into trees at the end of the runway. ADS-B data shows the airplane on a very tight approach for the turf runway 12/30 (1997 x 80 ft) at the airport.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Figure 2: Flightaware Track

- Weather:

METAR KVSF 051654Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02780139

METAR KVSF 051754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02890122 10289 20156 58008

Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N7213M, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Pine River Regional Airport (PWC/KPWC), Pine River, 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=N7213M

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1458 local time, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N7213M, registered to Tulip City Air LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup at Pine River Regional Airport (PWC/KPWC), Pine River, Minnesota. The pilot and five passengers were not injured. The flight was originating at the time.

The airplane had just departed on a flight to Ankeny, Iowa (KIKV), when a problem was discovered. The pilot circled around and landed the airplane without the gear.

- Weather:

METAR KPWC 051955Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM 27/17 A3006 RMK AO2 T02710173 $

METAR KPWC 052015Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM 27/18 A3006 RMK AO2 T02750180 $

Nanchang CJ-6A/Yak-18A, N221YK, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Zamperini Field (TOA/KTOA), Torrance, 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=N221YK

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1625 local time, a Nanchang CJ-6A/Yak-18A, N221YK, sustained unknown damage when its left landing gear collapsed as it was taxiing to the hangar at Zamperini Field (TOA/KTOA), Torrance, California. The pilot was not injured.

- Weather:

METAR KTOA 052247Z 31017KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2994

METAR KTOA 052347Z 29013KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2992

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N83239, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, near Springfield, Ohio

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=N83239

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 2003 local time, a privately-registered Aeronca 7AC Champion, N83239, was not damaged in a forced landing due to throttle issues near Springfield, Ohio. The pilot was not injured.

Cessna 182H Skylane, N2362X, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, near Barada, Nebraska

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=N2362X

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 2007 local time, a Cessna 182H Skylane, N2362X, registered to Fort Scott Family Medicine PA, sustained unknown, but apparent no damage following a forced landing on a road due to engine issues near Barada, Nebraska. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Algona Airport (AXG/KAXA), Algona, Iowa, at 1822.

- Weather:

METAR KFNB 060053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02780217 $

METAR KFNB 060153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02610211 $

Schweizer SGS 2-33A, N5790S, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Skylark Airport (CA89), Lake Elsinore, 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=N5790S

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1030 local time, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider, N5790S, registered to Lake Elsinore Soaring Club, sustained unknown damage when it struck a bystander on the ground during a landing attempt at Skylark Airport (CA89), Lake Elsinore, California. The pilot was not injured, but the person on the ground suffered serious injuries.

- Weather:

METAR KF70 051715Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KF70 051735Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KF70 051755Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3001 RMK AO2

Zenith CH-650B Zodiac, N452VC, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, at 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=N452VC

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1138 local time, a privately-registered Zenith CH-650B Zodiac, N452VC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Meadow Lake Airport (FLY/KFLY), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1109.

The airplane was conducting touch-and-go(es) at the airport when it departed the right side of runway 15. The FAA reported that the airplane lost control on landing and struck a sign.

- Weather:

METAR KFLY 051715Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3035 RMK AO2 T02710077

METAR KFLY 051735Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3034 RMK AO2 T02770073

METAR KFLY 051755Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3034 RMK AO2 T02850064 10286 20127

Maule M-5-235C Lunar Rocket, N9103E, incident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Hickman County Airport (0KY7), Clinton, Kentucky

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=N9103E

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1900 local time, a privately-registered Maule M-5-235C Lunar Rocket, N9103E, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Hickman County Airport (0KY7), Clinton, Kentucky. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed while practicing touch and go(s), struck crops near the runway and flipped over.

The time reported by the FAA is likely wrong.

- Weather:

METAR KUCY 052355Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2990 RMK A01

METAR KUCY 060015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2989 RMK A01

Fairchild PT-19A (M-62A), N53953, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Greenleaf Air Ranch (ID90), Greenleaf, Idaho

 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=N53953

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 0730 local time, a privately-registered Fairchild PT-19A (M-62A), N53953, sustained substantial damage when it crashed for unknown reasons short of the runway at Greenleaf Air Ranch (ID90), Greenleaf, Idaho. The pilot suffered serious injuries.

- Weather:

METAR KEUL 051256Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP127 T01830050 $

METAR KEUL 051356Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02110056 $

Cassutt Racer IIM, N45889, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (ODO/KODO), Odessa, 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=N45889

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1015 local time, a Cassutt Racer IIM, N45889, registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field (ODO/KODO), Odessa, Texas. The pilot suffered serious injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed just after takeoff due to engine issues.

- Weather:

METAR KODO 051453Z AUTO 20007KT 190V250 10SM CLR 28/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02830178 52017 $

METAR KODO 051553Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP148 T03000178 $

Schweizer 269C, N907AL, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, near Chelatna Lake, 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=N907AL

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 1530 local time, a Schweizer 269C, N907AL, registered to TJM Ventures Inc, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an accident near Chelatna Lake, Alaska. One occupant suffered serious injuries, the other suffered unknown injuries.

The FAA reported that the helicopter crash landed and became submerged into Chelatna Lake for unknown reasons.

Cub Crafters CC19-215 NXCub, N80JA, incident occurred on July 4, 2026, near Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (0F3), Spirit Lake, Iowa

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=N80JA

- History of Flight:
On July 4, 2026, at about 1043 local time, a Cub Crafters CC19-215 NXCub, N80JA, registered to Kemna Leasing Inc, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage following a forced landing near Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (0F3), Spirit Lake, Iowa. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft made an emergency landing in a field after a piece of the tow bar swung up and struck the prop and the left float collapsed on landing."

ADS-B data shows that the airplane climbed to about 200 ft before starting a descent north of the airport.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

- Weather:

METAR KSPW 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW005 25/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02500217 55000

METAR KSPW 041542Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN016 26/22 A3003 RMK AO2 T02610217

METAR KSPW 041553Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM OVC018 26/22 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02610217

Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee B, N386AB, accident occurred on July 4, 2026, at Forest Lake Airport (25D), Forest Lake, 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=N386AB

- History of Flight:
On July 4, 2026, at about 0945 local time, a Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee B, N386AB, registered to Plane and Simple Leasing LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Forest Lake Airport (25D), Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The local banner-tow flight originated at 0939.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experiencing issues on climb, ditched the banner and made a forced landing ending up inverted in a wooded area."

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was doing touch-and-go(es) and the accident likely occurred during a second go-around attempt from runway 13.

- Weather:

METAR KANE 041345Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3003

METAR KANE 041445Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW026 23/19 A3004

Flightstar II SC, N432JP, accident occurred on July 4, 2026, near South Lakeland Airport (X49), Lakeland, Florida

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=N432JP

- History of Flight:
On July 4, 2026, at about 1120 local time, a Flightstar II SC ultralight, N432JP, sustained substantial damage when it struck powerlines during takeoff from South Lakeland Airport (X49), Lakeland, Florida. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured.

Preliminary information indicates the ultralight experienced an engine issue of somesort and was trying to make an emergency landing. The FAA reported: "Aircraft struck power lines while departing and crashed on a highway."

The pilot, aged 59, held a sports pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single engine land. There was a restriction that states "Holder does not meet ICAO requirements." The pilot held an A&P certificate. There was no medical information available.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N3995K, accident occurred on July 5, 2026, near Salome, Arizona

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=N3995K

- History of Flight:
On July 5, 2026, at about 0825 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N3995K, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing near Salome, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced an engine failure and made a forced landing in a field. There is no flight-tracking data for the accident flight.

- Weather:

METAR KBXK 041515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A2997 RMK AO2

METAR KBXK 041535Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A2997 RMK AO2

Van’s RV-6A, N5976B, incident occurred on July 4 or 5 at Blue Ridge Regional Airport (MTV/KMTV), Martinsville, Virginia

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=N5976B

- History of Flight:
On July 4 (or 5), 2026, at about 0326 local time, a privately-registered Van’s RV-6A, N5976B, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Blue Ridge Regional Airport (MTV/KMTV), Martinsville, Virginia. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft experienced engine issues while departing, attempted to turn around and blew the brake lines rolling into a ditch." 

The FAA reported the time of the event as July 4 07:26 Zulu. However, flight-tracking data shows that the airplane arrived at KMTV on July 4 at about 13:00 LT. It is possible that the FAA meant the time to be 17:26 Zulu, which places the time of the incident around 30 minutes after arrival at KMTV.

- Weather:

For July 4, 1326:

METAR KMTV 041715Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3004 RMK AO2 T03590160

METAR KMTV 041735Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A3003 RMK AO2 T03660156

For July 5, 0326:

METAR KMTV 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 20/19 A3000 RMK AO2 T02020188

METAR KMTV 050735Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 20/19 A3000 RMK AO2 T02010187

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.

KFA Safari XL, N927MD, 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=N927MD

- History of Flight:
On July 3, 2026, at about 1600 local time, a privately-registered KFA Safari XL, N927MD, 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.