Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N1166F, fatal accident occurred on August 1, 2026, at McCarley Field Airport (U02), Blackfoot, 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=N1166F

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 2300 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N1166F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at McCarley Field Airport (U02), Blackfoot, Idaho. The private pilot sustained fatal injuries, and two passengers were seriously injured.

Preliminary flight-tracking history shows that the airplane arrived at Blackfoot earlier in the day following a flight from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH/KPIH), Pocatello, Idaho. Flightradar 24 shows that the airplane was conducting a series of touch-and-go(es) at the airport at about 2243.

The FAA reported that the airplane was in the landing phase when it went off the runway and through a fence. The FAA reported the accident time as 2042. Local media reported the accident time as 2300.

The pilot, aged 27, held a very recently issued private pilot certificate with a first class FAA medical that was issued on February 2026. The online FAA records shows (a now outdated) student pilot certificate that was issued on 10/9/2021.

U02 is a non-towered public airport located 1 mile north of Blackfoot, Idaho. The airport field elevation is 4491.6 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 1/19 that is 4314 x 75 ft.

The airplane came to rest across Teeples Drive which is a road that runs parallel to the runway.

Photos from the scene shows that the airplane went through the airport fence and across the road before coming to rest nose down. There was no post crash fire. Both wings remained attached to the airframe and sustained impact damage. The tail was bent downwards and remained partially attached to the fuselage. The nose was crushed aft. The fuselage showed various degrees of impact damage. One of the landing gears was noted in the debris path on the road leading to the main wreckage.

Given this information, the airplane was most likely landing on runway 1 when it departed the right side towards the departure end before going through the airport fence. The damage to the airplane suggests it went through the fence with a substantial amount of forward airspeed.

Figure 1: Debris path across road

Figure 2: Likely path

Figure 3: Google Earth view of Teeples Drive with wreckage photos and references taken to determine final resting position

- Weather:
At 2000 LT:

METAR KPIH 020153Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 36/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089 T03560028

METAR KPIH 020253Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP086 T03000039 56012

METAR KIDA 020153Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 34/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP101 T03441011

METAR KIDA 020253Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP101 T03000022 56011

At 2300 LT:

METAR KPIH 020453Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02611006

METAR KPIH 020553Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02110017 10383 20211 51005

METAR KIDA 020453Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02500028

METAR KIDA 020553Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02280039 10378 20194 51002

Zenith CH-750 STOL, N531SM, incident occurred on July 31, 2026, near Toccoa, 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=N531SM

- History of Flight:
On July 31, 2026, at about 1909 local time, a privately-registered Zenith CH-750 STOL, N531SM, sustained unknown damage following a forced landing near Toccoa, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Habersham County Airport (AJR/KAJR), Cornelia, Georgia, at 1859.

The FAA reported that the pilot declared an emergency due to oil leaking onto the windshield and made an emergency landing in a field. 

Preliminary ADS-B data shows the airplane on a climbing right turn to an altitude of 2,100 ft before it initiated a descent and landed in a field.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange track, note earlier flight from CZL and landing at KAJR are seen

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N430DS, incident occurred on July 31, 2026, at Delaware Airpark (33N), Dover/Cheswold, Delaware

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=N430DS

- History of Flight:
On July 31, 2026, at about 1656 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, N430DS, registered to the Delaware State University, sustained unknown damage when it landed and veered off runway 27 into a ditch at Delaware Airpark (33N), Dover/Cheswold, Delaware. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1504.

The airplane conducted one touch-and-go at Summit (KEVY) before returning to 33N and continuing a series of touch and go(es).

Van's RV-8, N365DA, incident occurred on July 31, 2026, at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, 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=N365DA

- History of Flight:
On July 31, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-8, N365DA, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop during a landing attempt at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field (LKR/KLKR), Lancaster, South Carolina, at 1035.

Commander 114TC, N158TZ, incident occurred on July 31, 2026, at Newberry County Airport (EOE/KEOE), Newberry, 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=N158TZ

- History of Flight:
On July 30, 2026, at about 1110 local time, a privately-registered Commander 114TC, N158TZ, sustained unknown damage when it was taxiing for departure when the engine caught on fire at Newberry County Airport (EOE/KEOE), Newberry, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured.

Flight-tracking history shows that the airplane arrived at the airport on April 16, 2026, following a flight from Zephyrhills, Florida.

Cessna 180 Skywagon, N2332C, accident occurred on July 30, 2026, in Nenana, 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=N2332C

- History of Flight:
On July 30, 2026, at about 2044 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 180 Skywagon, N2332C, sustained substantial damage when it ground looped while taxiing. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Interstate S-1A Cadet, N37248, accident occurred on August 1, 2026, at McCarley Field Airport (U02), Blackfoot, 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=N37248

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 0830 local time, a privately-registered Interstate S-1A Cadet, N37248, sustained substantial damage following a hard landing at McCarley Field Airport (U02), Blackfoot, Idaho. The pilot was not injured.

Local media reported that the airplane's tire hit a gravel berm and flipped the plane over.

- Weather:

METAR KPIH 011453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02060083 53007

Cub Crafters CCX-2000 Carbon Cub FX-3, N329DL, accident occurred on August 1, 2026, at Stansbury Island near Toole, Utah

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=N329DL

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 0851 local time, a Cub Crafters CCX-2000 Carbon Cub FX-3, N329DL, registered to Clydesdale Asset Management LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was on landing and encountered a headwind, causing it to land hard and experience a gear collapse. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated from the island about 4 minutes earlier.

The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KTVY 011435Z AUTO VRB02KT 6SM HZ CLR 29/09 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KTVY 011455Z AUTO 06003KT 6SM HZ CLR 29/11 A3015 RMK AO2

Piper PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III, N47740, incident occurred on August 1, 2026, at Carson City Airport (CXP/KCXP), Carson City, 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=N47740

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 0831 local time, a Piper PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III, N47740, registered to Media Stew LLC, sustained minor damage when it veered off runway 27 and experienced a gear collapse at Carson City Airport (CXP/KCXP), Carson City, Nevada. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The local flight originated at 0752.

- Weather:

METAR KCXP 011515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KCXP 011535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3024 RMK AO2

Ryan Navion A, N507MD, incident occurred on August 1, 2026, at Finleyville Airpark (G05), Finleyville, Pennsylvania

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=N507MD

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 1447 local time, a Ryan Navion A, N507MD, sustained unknown damage when it landed gear up on runway 14 at Finleyville Airpark (G05), Finleyville, Pennsylvania. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI/KIDI), Indiana, Pennsylvania, at 1410.

- Weather:

METAR KAGC 011753Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02720178 10283 20194 55004

METAR KAGC 011853Z 20009KT 10SM FEW060 27/18 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02720178

Cessna 310, N3618G, incident occurred on August 1, 2026, at North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK/KORK), North Little Rock, Arkansas

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=N3618G

- History of Flight:
On August 1, 2026, at about 1020 local time, a Cessna 310, N3618G, registered to Industrial Consulting LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK/KORK), North Little Rock, Arkansas, at about 0915.

- Weather:

METAR KORK 011515Z AUTO 28009G18KT 250V310 10SM CLR 29/19 A2979 RMK AO2

METAR KORK 011535Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM FEW036 29/18 A2979 RMK AO2

METAR KORK 011555Z AUTO 29009G19KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A2980 RMK AO2

METAR KLIT 011453Z 31009G15KT 10SM FEW035 29/19 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02940194 50003

METAR KLIT 011553Z 31013KT 10SM FEW036 30/18 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP088 T03000178

Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche, N8154Y, accident occurred on July 9, 2026, at Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS/KRVS), Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Location: Tulsa, OK 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA248 
• Date & Time: July 9, 2026, 17:29 Local 
• Registration: N8154Y 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-30 
• Injuries: 2 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203379/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8154Y

On July 9, 2026, about 1729 central daylight time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, N8154Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The flight instructor and pilot under instruction were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

The flight instructor reported that while conducting training maneuverers in the practice area she heard a noise similar to “sputtering” from the right engine and noticed the RPM drop to about 1500 rpms. Shortly after the rpm drop, the noise stopped and the rpm returned to normal. However, due to unexpected right engine issue, she chose to return to the airport. While returning to the airport, the flight instructor reported that all the engine gauges were observed to be within their respective normal ranges. 

During the approach, the flight instructor took the flight controls from the pilot under instruction as she observed that the airplane was too high and drifting from the runway centerline. However, the flight instructor was unable to correct for the unstable approach and chose to perform a go-around. The flight instructor reported that the airplane suddenly rolled inverted to the right after she applied full engine power to perform the go-around.

Video surveillance imagery showed the airplane start an initial climb during the go-around followed by a sudden inverted roll to the right and then impacting terrain in a vertical nose low orientation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. 

The airplane owner reported that both propeller governors had been recently removed, overhauled, and reinstalled. The airplane was retained for further examination.  

Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron, N7501S, accident occurred on July 2, 2026, near Lancaster, South Carolina

• Location: Lancaster, SC 
• Accident Number: CEN26FA241 
• Date & Time: July 2, 2026, 00:52 Local 
• Registration: N7501S 
• Aircraft: Beech 95-A55 
• Injuries: 2 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203306/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7501S

On July 2, 2026, at 0052 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Beech model 95-A55 airplane, N7501S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, South Carolina. Both pilots received serious injuries. The accident flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane owner reported that the pilots were renting the airplane for the purpose of building multiengine flight experience.

Preliminary ADS-B data indicated that three flights prior to the accident flight were conducted on July 1, 2026. The first flight departed from the Stanly County Airport (VUJ), Albemarle, North Carolina, at 0707 EDT on July 1, 2026, arriving at the Copiah County Airport (M11), Crystal Springs, Mississippi, at 0939 central daylight time (CDT). The second flight departed M11 at 1008 CDT, arriving at Laredo International Airport (LRD), Laredo, Texas, landing at 1336 CDT. The third flight departed LRD at 1553 CDT and arrived at the Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport (M13), Poplarville, Mississippi, landing at 1941 CDT. The airport manager at M13 confirmed that 106 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel was added to the airplane while it was on the ground at M13. 

At 2017 CDT, the airplane departed M13 on the accident flight with VUJ as the intended destination. ADS-B data showed that the airplane proceeded east-northeast until 0043 EDT on July 2, 2026, when it made a left turn to a heading of about 025°. Shortly, thereafter, the airplane turned further left to a westerly heading. At 0046, the crew declared an emergency and advised air traffic control (ATC) services that they were going to divert to Kirk Air Base Airport (T73), Lancaster, South Carolina, due to issues with both engines. When the airplane was about 2 nm north of T73, they advised that they would instead divert to the Lancaster County Airport-Mc Whirter Field (LKR), Lancaster, South Carolina. ADS-B data showed that the airplane continued descending and the final recorded location was about 4 nm and 105° from LKR. The accident location was 0.2 nm west of the final recorded ADS-B position (see figure 1). 

The airplane came to rest on a wooded hillside. There was evidence of a postimpact fire that consumed most of the cabin section of the airplane. 

The forward part of the airplane’s fuselage, including the baggage compartment, cabin and nose were almost completely consumed by the postimpact fire. The aft fuselage was predominately intact.

The left horizontal stabilizer and elevator, along with the vertical stabilizer and rudder, remained attached to the aft fuselage. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator had separated from the airplane and was located in the immediate area of the main wreckage.

The left wing remained partially attached by control cables; however, the inboard portion of the wing between the engine nacelle and the fuselage side was mostly consumed by fire but was otherwise intact to the left-wing tip. The left engine nacelle from the firewall aft was attached to the wing but the engine had separated. The landing gear was present at the accident site but its position could not be determined during the on-scene phase of the examination. The cockpit and cabin section of the fuselage was almost completely consumed by the postimpact fire. Both engines were present near the main wreckage.

The outboard portion of the right wing from about the flap/aileron joint was separated and located in the immediate area of the main wreckage. The inboard portion of the right wing, including the engine nacelle aft of the firewall was mostly consumed by the postimpact fire. The engine and firewall came to rest near the main wreckage. A portion of the right-wing flap came to rest near the separated portion of the right wing. 

On-scene examination was limited due to the location of the wreckage and the prevailing terrain. The wreckage was recovered for further examination. 

First responders reported that the pilots were outside of the airplane before they arrived and there was no information as to which seats the pilots occupied. Therefore, it is unknown which pilot was manipulating the flight controls at the time of the accident. Both pilots received severe burns and were transported to a hospital burn unit for treatment.

One pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single engine land, multiengine land, and instrument airplane ratings. He also had a second-class medical certificate issued March 2026. 

The other pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single engine land, multiengine land, and instrument airplane ratings. He also held a flight instructor certificate with airplane single engine and instrument ratings. The airplane owner reported that this pilot had recently received his flight instructor rating for multiengine land airplanes. He also had a first-class medical certificate issued February 2026. 

Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair I-RG, N141CG, accident occurred on July 9, 2026, near Utica, Minnesota

• Location: Utica, MN 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA250 
• Date & Time: July 9, 2026, 18:05 Local 
• Registration: N141CG 
• Aircraft: Glasair I RG 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203383/pdf

http://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N141CG

On July 9, 2026, about 1805 central daylight time, a Glasair 1RG airplane, N141CG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Utica, Minnesota. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that the flight was for the purpose of checking the electric pitch trim system of the airplane. While testing the system in flight, at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 ft msl, the engine lost power. At this time the pilot had the electronic flight information (EFIS) screen of his avionics suite displaying mostly flight information. When the engine lost power, the pilot switched the EFIS to the engine management page and it showed that the airplane’s header tank was empty.

The pilot attempted to restore engine power but was unsuccessful. He executed a forced landing to a road. During the landing, while attempting to avoid obstacles along the roadway. The airplane went off the road and struck a culvert before coming to rest. During the forced landing the airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage.

Discussion regarding the airplane’s fuel system with the pilot and with the original builder of the airplane revealed that the airplane had a single main wing tank, and a fuselage mounted header tank. Each tank was connected to a selector valve which determined which tank the engine would draw fuel from. In addition, there was a transfer pump installed that allowed pumping fuel from the wing tank to the header tank. Any overflow of fuel from the header tank would return to the wing tank. The original builder stated that it was possible to leave the transfer pump on at all times with the selector valve set to the header tank.

The pilot stated that during the accident flight the transfer pump switch was in the “on” position and he verified this when the engine lost power. Once the engine lost power the pilot switched the fuel selector to the main wing tank and attempted to restart the engine without success. Further testing of the transfer pump is planned. 

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

• Location: Adair, IA 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA259 
• Date & Time: July 18, 2026, 14:40 Local 
• Registration: N484AT 
• Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203426/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N484AT

On July 18, 2026, about 1440 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44, N484AT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Adair, Iowa. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot stated that he was recently hired by the owner to complete agricultural spraying operations. He spoke with the pilot who flew the helicopter on the previous day and reported that the engine governor was slow to respond and that he should watch it during subsequent flights. The accident pilot decided to load the helicopter with water and complete a test flight to ensure normal operations and no governor malfunctions. The test flight was completed with no anomalies noted, and the governor was working normally. The pilot completed about 5 hours of flight time and sprayed about 600 acres without incident. Shortly before the accident, the pilot landed the helicopter on the refueler truck and added 1 quart of oil to the engine, then continued to spray another field. The pilot had completed 2 to 3 spray passes and climbed out of the field to turn around for another pass. During the turn, the low rotor rpm horn sounded so the pilot lowered the collective and increased the throttle, which increased the rotor rpm and the horn turned off. The pilot continued another spray pass and the low rotor rpm horn sounded again. He attempted to increase the throttle beyond the governor limitation, but the horn continued. The helicopter was flying about 60 mph and was about 15 to 20 ft above the field, so he executed an autorotation and landed in the mature corn. The helicopter slid in the field and rolled left, then came to rest upright. 

The responding FAA inspector reported that the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades, fuselage, and tailcone. Postaccident examination revealed that the governor control unit was not secured to its mounting location but was still connected to the airframe main wiring harness. 

The owner and company mechanic stated that the helicopter was recently purchased for the agricultural business and discovered that the previous owner had removed the governor control unit. They acquired another governor control unit and helicopter underwent an overhaul. When the helicopter was put back into service, the governor control unit was not secured to its mounting location. 

The helicopter was retained for further examination. 

Aero Commander Callair A-9B, N7799V, accident occurred on July 27, 2026, near Livonia, Missouri

• Location: Livonia, MO 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA269 
• Date & Time: July 27, 2026, 08:19 Local 
• Registration: N7799V
• Aircraft: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 137: Agricultural

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203464/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N7799V

On July 27, 2026, about 0819 central daylight time, an Aero Commander Callair A-9B airplane, N7799V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Livonia, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural application flight. 

The pilot stated that he was spraying a field at the time of the accident. When the airplane was about 50 feet above ground level, the engine lost power abruptly as it came over a tree line on a final application pass. The pilot conducted a forced landing into the soybean field. The airplane sustained damage to the ailerons, fuselage, empennage and rudder during the forced landing.

The pilot informed investigators that the airplane was fully fueled before the flight. Examinations of the engine and airframe fuel system are planned following recovery of the airplane from the accident site.

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, N791PW, accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Nondalton, Alaska

• Location: Nondalton, AK 
• Accident Number: ANC26LA072 
• Date & Time: July 19, 2026, 14:40 Local 
• Registration: N791PW 
• Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK.I 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Business

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203418/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N791PW

On July 19, 2026 about 1440 Alaska standard time, a DeHavilland DHC-2 airplane, N791PW was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nondalton, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. 

The pilot reported that he conducted a normal landing on a remote airstrip, and after touching down he applied the brakes, but the right brake did not respond. The airplane veered to the left, the pilot attempted to correct the left drift by adding additional right brake; the brake did not respond. The airplane ground looped and departed the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. 

A postaccident examination of the brake system is pending.

Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C, N454MD, accident occurred on July 20, 2026, near Bulverde Airpark (1T8), San Antonio, Texas

• Location: Bulverde, TX
• Accident Number: CEN26LA265
• Date & Time: July 20, 2026, 13:40 Local
• Registration: N454MD Aircraft: Piper PA-28-180
• Injuries: 2 Minor
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203440/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N454MD

On July 20, 2026, about 1340 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N454MD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bulberde, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 instructional flight.

The flight instructor reported that they had been performing takeoff and landing practice and had accomplished three successful takeoffs and landings. On the forth takeoff, when the airplane was 50 to 60 ft above the ground, the engine stopped producing power. A forced landing was executed, during which, the airplane struck trees and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage surfaces.

The airplane has been retained for further examination.