Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N7590K, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Colusa, 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=N7590K

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 0922 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N7590K, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing for unknown reasons near Colusa, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

Preliminary ADS-B data first showed the airplane cruising south of the Trinity Lake near Redding, California, at 0809. The flight continued uneventfully until the airplane approached Colusa, California. The airplane was observed on a rapid descent before it landed in a field. The NTSB is investigating.

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8249B, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, 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=N8249B

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1530 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N8249B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane's right main gear collapsed in the run up area. ADS-B data shows that the airplane arrived earlier in the day following a flight from KWHP. The airplane started taxiing from the ramp to the run-up area before the track stopped. The NTSB is investigating the event.

Cessna 185D Skywagon, N185GC, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Oshkosh-Wittman Field (OSH/KOSH), Oshkosh, 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=N185GC

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1811 local time, a Cessna 185D Skywagon, N185GC, registered to Chennault Flying Services LLC, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Oshkosh-Wittman Field (OSH/KOSH), Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Falls International Airport (INL/KINL), International Falls, Minnesota, at 1435.

The FAA reported that the airplane was taxiing to grass parking at EAA Airventure and one of the wing tips struck a small wooden structure.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 36 and proceeded to the grassy area via one of the taxiways.

Cozy MK IV, N249PM, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Miami County Airport (K81), Paola, 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=N249PM

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at 0950 local time, a privately-registered Cozy MK IV, N249PM, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an emergency landing at Miami County Airport (K81), Paola, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane diverted to K81 due to low oil pressure issue and landed with nose gear partially extended.

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2379M, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL/KBIL), Billings, Montana

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=N2379M

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1356 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2379M, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL/KBIL), Billings, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Helena Airport (HLN/KHLN), Helena, Montana, at 1150.

The FAA reported that the airplane veered off the right side of the runway 28R after landing and damaged a runway light. ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed the airport two days later and returned to Helena.

Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1574S, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Destin Executive Airport (DTS/KDTS), Destin, 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=N1574S

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1639 local time, a Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1574S, registered to ADK Global LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed on runway 14 and the left gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently struck left wing and veered off runway into grass. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KDTS.

Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1470G, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN/KALN), Alton/St Louis, Illinois

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=N1470G

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1247 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair, N1470G, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 29 at St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN/KALN), Alton/St Louis, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Eldon Model Airpark (H79), Eldon, Missouri, at 1156.

Diamond DA42 NG Twin Star, N805PA, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Jefferson City, 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=N805PA

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 0800 local time, a Diamond DA42 NG Twin Star, N805PA, registered to K2 Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when the right rear window departed the aircraft in flight near Jefferson City, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Phillipsburg Airport (3I7), Dayton, Ohio, at 0658, and was destined to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF/KJEF), Jefferson City, Missouri.

Jabiru J230-SP, N648J, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Walsh, 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=N648J

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1320 local time, a privately-registered Jabiru J230-SP, N648J, was reportedly not damaged following an off-airport forced landing due to fuel exhaustion near Walsh, Colorado. The pilot was not injured.

Maule M-4-180V, N489LA, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Creede, 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=N489LA

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1153 local time, a Maule M-4-180V, N489LA, registered to Red Baron LLC, sustained substantial damage when it landed in a grass field because it was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The NTSB is investigating.

Robinson R44 Raven I, N26EH, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Scribner, 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=N26EH

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 0933 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven I, N26EH, registered to Altus Aviation Management, sustained unknown damage when it struck a power line while pollinating a field near Scribner, Nebraska. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was being operated on a local aerial application flight.

Robinson R44 Astro, N484AT, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, near Adair, 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=N484AT

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1515 local time, a Robinson R44 Astro, N484AT, registered to Helicrop LLC, sustained substantial damage when it went down in a field for unknown reasons while conducting aerial application operations near Adair, Iowa. The pilot was not injured. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 140, N76423, incident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Byron Airport (C83), Byron, 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=N76423

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1312 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 140, N76423, sustained minor damage when it ground looped on landing at Byron Airport (C83), Byron, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Palo Alto Airport (PAO/KPAO), Palo Alto, California, at 1238.

Rans S-7 Courier, N6133M, accident occurred on July 18, 2026, at Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM/KEMM), Kemmerer, 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=N6133M

- History of Flight:
On July 18, 2026, at about 1230 local time, a privately-registered Rans S-7 Courier, N6133M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Kemmerer Municipal Airport (EMM/KEMM), Kemmerer, Wyoming. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced an engine issue after takeoff and crashed on airport property. The NTSB is investigating.

Van’s RV-7A, N987CW, accident occurred on July 17, 2026, at Crest Airfield (S36), Kent, 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=N987CW

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1105 local time, a privately-registered Van’s RV-7A, N987CW, sustained substantial damage when it porpoised during landing on runway 15 and flipped over at Crest Airfield (S36), Kent, Washington. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from Evergreen Sky Ranch Airport (51WA), Black Diamond, Washington, at 1101.

The NTSB is investigating.

Van's RV-8A, N22SZ, accident occurred on July 17, 2026, at Iowa County Airport (MRJ/KMRJ), Mineral Point, 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=N22SZ

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1153 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-8A, N22SZ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Iowa County Airport (MRJ/KMRJ), Mineral Point, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The flight was originating at the time, and was destined to Oshkosh-Wittman Field (OSH/KOSH), Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was departing runway 22 when it entered a 180 left turn and attempted to land back at the airport. The airplane overflew the departure runway, entered a left turn, and impacted the surface of runway 11/29.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft impacted rwy while attempting to return to mrj after experiencing engine issues shortly after departure."

Pitts Special S-2B, N7RN, accident occurred on July 17, 2026, at Windshear Airport (63NY), Porter Center, New York

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=N7RN

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1809 local time, a Pitts Special S-2B, N7RN, registered to AFS Aero LLC, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over on landing at Windshear Airport (63NY), Porter Center, New York. The pilot was not injured, and one passenger suffered minor injuries. The local flight originated at 1749.

The NTSB is investigating.

Vultee BT-13A Valiant, N11FW, incident occurred on July 17, 2026, near Thomaston, 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=N11FW

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered Vultee BT-13A Valiant, N11FW, sustained unknown, but apparent no damage following a forced landing on a highway to due to engine issues near Thomaston, Georgia. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Charlotte County Airport (PGD/KPGD), Punta Gorda, Florida.

Cessna 340A, N340N, and Grumman American AA-1B Trainer, N9698L, incident occurred on July 17, 2026, at Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF/KSAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico

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=N340N

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N9698L

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1045 local time, a Cessna 340A, N340N, registered to N-Number Inc, and a privately-registered Grumman American AA-1B Trainer, N9698L, sustained unknown damage following a ground collision at Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF/KSAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger onboard each aircraft were not injured.

The FAA reported that the Cessna clipped the right wing of the AA-5 while attempting to avoid it after it experienced a possible brake failure during taxi. The FAA additionally reported that the AA-5 pilot was holding short when he reported that the Cessna taxiied by and clipped his wing.

Figure 1: AA-5 ADS-B data

Figure 2: Cessna ADS-B data

Schleicher ASW 27-18, N604DB, incident occurred on July 17, 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=N604DB

- History of Flight:
On July 17, 2026, at about 1155 local time, a Schleicher ASW 27-18 glider, N604DB, registered to Glideplan Inc, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF/KTRK), Truckee, California. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the glider was on departure when the tow rope broke during causing it to land on runway and strike runway lights.