NTSB Preliminary: Van's RV-3A, N696DB, fatal accident occurred on June 15, 2026, near Lakeland, Florida

• Location: Lakeland, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA239 
• Date & Time: June 15, 2026, 19:55 Local 
• Registration: N696DB 
• Aircraft: BLESSING RV-3A 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203187/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N696DB

On June 15, 2026, about 1955 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Van’s RV3A, N696DB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lakeland, Florida. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

Review of ADS-B data showed that the pilot departed Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Lakeland, Florida, about 1930. A witness, who was also a pilot, stated that he and the accident pilot were going to rendezvous near Orlampa Inc Airport (FA08), Polk City, Florida, and conduct formation flight maneuvers in the area. 

The witness stated that after joining up in formation with the accident pilot, they conducted basic formation straight-and-level flight and turn maneuvers at 140 mph. During the initial formation sequence the accident pilot was the lead airplane. After the formation flight completed a few turns, they conducted a planned lead change. 

According to the witness, who was then serving as the formation lead, he flew the airplane with the autopilot engaged and set to maintain 2,000 ft msl and 140 mph. The witness stated that he used the heading bug to make directional changes, providing a stable platform for the formation. The accident pilot then requested that the witness record a formation break maneuver.

Video recorded by the witness showed the accident airplane initiating a right roll into the break maneuver. During the maneuver, the right wing folded upward to about 90º, and fuel was observed spraying from the right wing root area. The witness reported observing an object separate from the fuselage area as the airplane rolled inverted and entered a dive. The witness watched the airplane as it descended but did not observe the ground impact because it was obscured by trees.

The airplane impacted an agricultural field 6 nm west of FA08. The wreckage debris were isolated to three locations. The main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, with the exception of the canopy, right wing, and right flap, which had separated from the airframe. The fuselage came to rest in trees, oriented on a magnetic heading of 210º. The separated right wing was located about 1/4-mi east of the main wreckage. The right flap was about 600 ft south of the right wing. The canopy was not located. 

The fuselage and left wing were crushed and compacted. The right side of the fuselage was completely torn in the accident sequence and the left side of the fuselage remained connected to the left wing and empennage. The entire cockpit and instrument panel were crushed and the instrument panel and gauges were fragmented. The horizontal stabilizers were impact-separated and the rudder was intact. Control continuity was established between the control surfaces to the cockpit through cables and fractured control tubes. 

The engine and propeller remained attached to the crushed firewall, and was embedded about 4 ft into the ground. The propellor hub and remnants of the wooden propellor were splintered and buried beneath the engine. 

A portion of the right wing upper and lower spar cap was removed and retained for examination. 

Mooney M20M / 257 TLS, N488AT, accident occurred on July 8, 2026, near Tallahassee International Airport (TLH/KTLH), Tallahassee, Florida

• Location: Tallahassee, FL 
• Accident Number: ANC26LA070 
• Date & Time: July 8, 2026, 11:48 Local 
• Registration: N488AT 
• Aircraft: Mooney M20M 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Ferry

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203362/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N488AT

On July 8, 2026, at 1148 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tallahassee, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, the airplane had recently been sold, and he had been hired to ferry it from Florida to Texas. Prior to the flight, a known mechanical issue existed with the No. 5 cylinder. During the flight, the engine began surging, prompting the pilot to divert to Tallahassee International Airport (TLH), Tallahassee, Florida.

While on the approach to TLH, about 1,000 feet mean sea level, all engine power was lost. The airplane subsequently impacted heavily wooded terrain about one-half mile short of Runway 18.

According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that traveled to the scene, about 14 gallons of fuel were recovered from the wreckage following the accident.

The airplane and engine have been recovered and retained for further examination.

Montana Coyote, N448VQ, fatal accident occurred on July 14, 2026, near Shannon Airport (EZF/KEZF), Fredericksburg, 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=N448VQ

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1103 local time, a privately-registered Montana Coyote, N448VQ, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Shannon Airport (EZF/KEZF), Fredericksburg, Virginia. The private pilot/builder/owner sustained fatal injuries. The local flight originated from EZF at 1049.

Preliminary information provided by a gas station employee suggests the pilot refueled the airplane before takeoff.

According to Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data, the airplane departed runway 24 and entered a climbing left hand turn (to the south) to an altitude of 1,600 ft. At 1052, about 3 minutes after takeoff, the airplane stopped the climb, and entered a descent to 950 ft. At 1054, the airplane entered a left hand turn to the north. At 1058, the airplane was about 2 miles south of the airport when it entered a right turn, then a left turn to the pattern for runway 24. At 1101, the airplane was at 350 ft, 52 knots groundspeed, and 1.20 miles from the airport when it entered a base-to-final turn for runway 24. At 1102:43, the airplane was on short final, a 0.45 mile from the runway at 175 ft, 48 knots groundspeed. The last ADS-B data point was recorded at 1103:04, the airplane was at 25 ft, 48 knots GS, and descending 250 feet per minute (fpm).

Figure 1: Entire track and top of climb

Figure 2: Base-to-final turn

Figure 3: End of track, note parking lot under airplane was the accident location

A witness stated that “[the plane] sounded like a lawnmower was like, like an engine. Like it was like, ‘pow pow pow pow.’ And then I heard, boom! It sounded like, you know, when you start the lawnmower and it won’t start. It’s like boom! It sounded like that,”

The pilot, aged 78, held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. The pilot also held a repairman experimental aircraft certificate for the accident aircraft which was issued on April 2024. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 5/16/2026.

The accident aircraft, serial number 001, was built in 2024. It was a high wing, side-by-side two-seat configuration, conventional landing gear airplane. It was powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2G engine. The reported stall speed is 30 knots (35 mph).

The airplane came to rest in a dealership parking lot located 700 ft short of the runway 24 threshold. The airplane impacted a vehicle and came to rest next to it. There was no notable debris field leading to the main wreckage. There was no post crash fire. Both wings and tail remained attached to the airframe. Both wings sustained accordion style, leading edge crushing impact damage. Portions of fabric covering the bottom fuselage were ripped apart during the impact sequence. The main cabin was crushed aft. The impact appears consistent with a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin entry and impact with the parked vehicle with little to no forward airspeed.

Weather conditions at the time were unremarkable.

- METARs:

METAR KEZF 141455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3017 RMK AO2 T02820191

METAR KEZF 141515Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3017 RMK AO2 T02870193

Luscombe 8A, N1164K, fatal accident occurred on July 14, 2026, near Canton, 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=N1164K

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1356 local time, a privately-registered Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Canton, Texas. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed shortly after takeoff under unknown circumstances. Local media reported that the pilot was departing from a pasture runway located in his residence. There is no ADS-B data for the accident flight.

The pilot, aged 69, held an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane multiengine land rating and commercial privileges for airplane single engine land. His third class FAA medical was issued on 1/2025, with a note that he was not valid for any class after 1/31/2026, and that he must use corrective lens(es) to meet vision standards at all required distances. His FAA BasicMed course was dated 5/7/2023. The pilot held type ratings in the Airbus A320, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 787, DC-9, and MD-11. The pilot also held a flight engineer rating.

The airplane came to rest nose down in an open field. Both wings and tail remained attached to the airframe. There was no post crash fire. The cockpit section was crushed aft.

Robinson R44 Raven II, N322TC, accident occurred on July 15, 2026, near Iowa City, 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=N322TC

- History of Flight:
On July 15, 2026, at about 1942 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven II, N322TC, registered to D&P LLC, sustained substantial damage when it struck a power line and impacted farm field terrain during an aerial application flight near Iowa City, Iowa. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign, N680UT, incident occurred on July 15, 2026, at Castle Airport (MER/KMER), Atwater, 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=N680UT

- History of Flight:
On July 15, 2026, at about 0929 local time, a Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign, N680UT, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Castle Airport (MER/KMER), Atwater, California. The two pilots and five passengers were not injured. The on-demand flight originated from Bowman Field (LOU/KLOU), Louisville, Kentucky.

The FAA reported that the jet diverted to MER due to a hydraulic failure, landed and veered off runway.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 31 and went off the left side going about 49 knots groundspeed.

- Weather:

METAR KMCE 151553Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02940089

METAR KMCE 151653Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03220089

Schleicher ASW 27, N920KB, accident occurred on July 15, 2026, near Montague Airport-Yreka Rohrer Field (1O5), Montague, 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=N920KB

- History of Flight:
On July 15, 2026, at about 1230 local time, a Schleicher ASW 27 glider, N920KB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montague, California. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the glider was released from tow and landed in a field, striking a fence. The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KSIY 151853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 30/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP155 T03000061

METAR KSIY 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 33/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03280078

Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, N9758J, incident occurred on July 15, 2026, near Patten, 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=N9758J

- History of Flight:
On July 15, 2026, at about 1421 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, N9758J, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near Patten, Maine. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed on a road due to fuel exhaustion. Flight-tracking history shows that the airplane departed an unknown airport near Montpelier, Vermont, at 1234, and proceeded northeast and it initiated a descent from a cruise altitude of 9,200 ft near Millinocket, Maine.

Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, N234DZ, incident occurred on July 15, 2026, at Donaldson Field Airport (GYH/KGYH), Greenville, South 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=N234DZ

- History of Flight:
On July 15, 2026, at about 1139 local time, a privately-registered Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, N234DZ, sustained unknown damage when it landed hard and suffered a propeller strike on runway 5 at Donaldson Field Airport (GYH/KGYH), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Pickens Airport (LQK/KLQK), Pickens, South Carolina, at 1126.

- Weather:

METAR KGYH 151447Z 23005KT 10SM CLR 29/21 A3015

METAR KGYH 151547Z COR 28005KT 10SM SCT034 29/21 A3014

NTSB Preliminary: Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, fatal accident occurred on June 29, 2026, near Paradise Air Haven Airport (39OK), Goldsby, Oklahoma

• Location: Goldsby, OK 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA253 
• Date & Time: June 29, 2026, 10:55 Local 
• Registration: N9846B 
• Aircraft: Bellanca 14-19-2 
• Injuries: 2 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203271/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N9846B

On June 29, 2026, at about 1055 central daylight time, a Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Goldsby, Oklahoma. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The airplane was co-owned by the pilots and had undergone maintenance at Paradise Air Haven Airport (39OK), Goldsby, Oklahoma. According to the owner of the maintenance facility, the two pilots arrived about 0900 to take delivery of the airplane from maintenance and relocate it to Wisconsin. During their preflight inspection, all of the fuel tanks were topped-off, which brought the airplane’s total fuel quantity to an estimated 88 gallons. The fuel tanks were sumped and the fuel was free of contaminants. The pilots then loaded luggage, bags containing manuals and maintenance records, and other items into the airplane. 

At 1040, both pilots entered the airplane; they performed a flight control check, started the engine and then back-taxied to the beginning of runway 17. Recorded videos showed that the airplane began its takeoff roll into a headwind, lifted off after about 1,200 ft and began a slow climb on a heading of about 170°. About 30-40 seconds later, the airplane appeared to level-off and turn left, which was followed immediately by a rapid descent as it disappeared behind the trees. 

The airplane impacted a grass field on a heading of 056° magnetic, parallel to a tree line with the landing gear retracted. The initial ground scar consisted of a propeller strike, and one propeller blade was separated. The right wing struck the base of a tree and the right auxiliary fuel tank was breached. The engine sustained impact damage from a tree at the No. 2 cylinder, which was separated from its mounts. The airplane’s left horizontal stabilizer also contained damage consistent with a tree strike and it came to rest against a tree at the edge of a dry creek bed. The airplane was destroyed by a postimpact fire. 

The wreckage was retained for further examination. 

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

• Location: Forest Lake, MN
• Accident Number: CEN26LA242 
• Date & Time: July 4, 2026, 09:42 Local 
• Registration: N386AB 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-25-235 
• Injuries: 1 None
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Banner tow

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203311/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N386AB

On July 4, 2026, about 0942 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N386AB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91 banner tow flight.

The pilot reported that he completed a normal preflight inspection and engine runup. After a successful banner hook, the airplane struggled to climb. The pilot increased the throttle and fuel mixture to full, but the airplane could not maintain level flight. The pilot jettisoned the banner, and the airplane continued to lose altitude. The pilot conducted a forced landing into trees resulting in substantial damage to both wings, rudder, and vertical stabilizer.

Postaccident examination of the engine and airframe revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

According to FAA Special Airworthiness Bulletin CE-09-35, weather at the time of the accident was conducive to the formation of serious icing at glide power. The pilot reported that he did not turn on the carburetor heat when troubleshooting the loss of engine power.

Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon, N5051W, accident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN/KAUN), Auburn, 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=N5051W

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1135 local time, a Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon, N5051W, registered to Mach 5 Aviation, sustained substantial damage when it ground looped on landing and came to rest inverted at Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN/KAUN), Auburn, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The NTSB is investigating.

Beechcraft D95A Travel Air, N95HJ, incident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Airport (CEY/KCEY), Murray, 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=N95HJ

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1005 local time, a Beechcraft D95A Travel Air, N95HJ, registered to Skyview Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse on landing at Murray-Calloway County Airport (CEY/KCEY), Murray, Kentucky. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The local training flight originated at 0746.

Preliminary information suggests that the pilots had received green lights for the main landing gear, but didn't receive anything for the nose gear. The pilots decided to did a low pass over the runway which confirmed the nose gear was down, but not locked. The pilots then circled the airport to burn fuel before coming for an emergency landing.

Piper PA-24-180 Comanche, N5002P, incident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Rogue Valley International/Medford Airport (MFR/KMFR), Medford, 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=N5002P

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1657 local time, a Piper PA-24-180 Comanche, N5002P, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse during a landing attempt at Rogue Valley International/Medford Airport (MFR/KMFR), Medford, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from 1653.

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300, N345QS, incident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Slidell Airport (ADS/KASD), Slidell, Louisiana

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=N345QS

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 0825 local time, an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300, N345QS, operated by NetJets, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in a runway excursion at Slidell Airport (ADS/KASD), Slidell, Louisiana. The two pilots were not injured. The on-demand flight originated from Memphis International Airport (MEM/KMEM), Memphis, Tennessee, at 0735.

ADS-B data shows the airplane on final approach to runway 18 at KASD with a reported groundspeed of 111 knots.

The airport features a single asphalt runway 18/36 that is 5002 x 100 ft. The total available landing distance is 4057 ft.

Weather at the time included light rain.

- Weather:

METAR KASD 141253Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM -RA FEW060 SCT090 BKN110 24/23 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB39 SLP194 P0000 T02440228

METAR KASD 141353Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM -RA FEW012 BKN070 OVC100 25/24 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP204 P0001 T02500239

Robinson R22 Beta II, N30CH, accident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY/KEQY), Monroe, 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=N30CH

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1726 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta II, N30CH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY/KEQY), Monroe, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local training flight originated at 1721.

The FAA reported that the helicopter landed hard and rolled over. ADS-B data suggests the helicopter was landing on one the airport's taxiway. The winds were from 070° at 6 knots, gusting 15 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KEQY 142053Z AUTO 07006G15KT 10SM SCT047 BKN065 30/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191 T03000194 56020

METAR KEQY 142153Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM BKN050 31/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP188 T03110189

Kitfox Series 7 STi, N323SF, accident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Ranger Creek Airport (21W), Greenwater, 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=N323SF

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1118 local time, a privately-registered Kitfox Series 7 STi, N323SF, sustained substantial damage when it ground looped on landing at Ranger Creek Airport (21W), Greenwater, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Pierce County-Thun Field (PLU/KPLU), Puyallup, Washington, at 1052.

The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KSMP 141756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP859 T02000050 10200 20117 51004 $

METAR KSMP 141856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP857 T02110061 $

Titan T-51 Mustang, N551DP, incident occurred on July 14, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Airport (SBO/KSBO), Swainsboro, Georgia

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=N551DP

- History of Flight:
On July 14, 2026, at about 1322 local time, a privately-registered Titan T-51 Mustang, N551DP, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup at East Georgia Regional Airport (SBO/KSBO), Swainsboro, Georgia. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1257.

Air Tractor AT-602, N310KP, incident occurred on July 14, 2026, near Macon, Missouri

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=N310KP

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 1353 local time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N310KP, registered to Lowry Flying Service Inc, sustained unknown damage when it experienced engine issues and landed in a field near Macon, Missouri. The pilot was not injured.

Cessna 150J, N60962, incident occurred on July 13, 2026, near Bemidji, 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=N60962

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 1356 local time, a Cessna 150J, N60962, registered to Barnstormers Inc, sustained unknown, but apparent no damage following a forced landing on a road due to fuel exhaustion near Bemidji, Minnesota. The flight originated from Grand Rapids Airport (GPZ/KGPZ), Grand Rapids, Minnesota, at 1259.

The airplane departed about 2 hours later and landed at nearby Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI/KBJI), Bemidji, Minnesota.

Figure 1: Track

Figure 2: Departure from road and landing at BJI

Cessna 150L, N5338Q, incident occurred on July 13, 2026, near Marysville, Indiana

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=N5338Q

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 1343 local time, a Cessna 150L, N5338Q, registered to Fly By Knight LLC, sustained unknown, but apparent no damage following a forced landing to open field terrain near Marysville, Indiana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The training flight originated from Bowman Field (LOU/KLOU), Louisville, Kentucky, at 1201.

The airplane was conducting several touch and go(es) at Madison Regional Airport (KIMS) Madison, Indiana, the airplane then proceeded south towards Louisville, but ended up landing in a field. The airplane departed the field and continued to LOU about 7 hours later.

Track (not including the departure from LOU)

Landing

Departure from field and return to LOU

Air Tractor AT-802A, N808HB, accident occurred on July 13, 2026, near Whitiing, Kansas

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=N808HB

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 1230 local time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N808HB, operated by Heinen Brothers Agra Services, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Whitiing, Kansas. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was being operated on a local aerial application flight.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a field and post-crash fire."

The Kansas Highway Patrol Online Crash Logs Case 2026009318 stated: "Vehicle 1 was flying North. Vehicle 1 struck a communication pole while flying about 100 feet in the air. Vehicle 1 landed West of Allen Rd."

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N101GL, and Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N5762B, incident occurred on July 13, 2026, at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF/KMYF), San Diego, 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=N101GL

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5762B

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N101GL, and a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N5762B, were taxiing after landing when the lead aircraft hit their brakes resulting in the trail aircraft to brake and both nosed over. There were no injuries.

The FAA reported that N101GL sustained minor damage and that N5762B sustained unknown damage. It is unknown which aircraft was leading the flight of two.

- Weather:

METAR KMYF 132153Z 25010KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02610178

METAR KMYF 132253Z 23009KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02670172

TAG Titanium Explorer, N665TE, accident occurred on July 13, 2026, near Larkspur, 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=N665TE

- History of Flight:
On July 13, 2026, at about 0800 local time, a TAG Titanium Explorer gyroplane, N665TE, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Larkspur, Colorado. The pilot suffered serious injuries.

The NTSB is investigating.