Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2+ Arrivée, N71KD, accident occurred on August 14, 2026, at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (DIJ/KDIJ), Driggs, 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=N71KD

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 0624 local time, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2+ Arrivée, N71KD, registered to Vision71 LLC out of Chevy Chase, Maryland, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (DIJ/KDIJ), Driggs, Idaho. The pilot was not injured, and one passenger suffered minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time with an intended destination of New Century AirCenter (IXD/KIXD), Olathe, Kansas.

According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane lined up about 2,400 ft down runway 4 and began its takeoff attempt. The airplane accelerated to about 67 knots groundspeed before it began an aborted takeoff. The airplane was last seen about 5,000 ft down the runway before coming to a complete stop.

The FAA reported that the jet attempted to depart from the part of the runway that was under construction when it hit gravel causing the gear to collapse.

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data

Figure 2: ADS-B exchange data ran through Google Earth

DJI is an uncontrolled public airport and sits at an elevation of 6257 ft. Runway 4/22 is 7301 x 100 ft.

On August 5, 2026, an active Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued for the airport, with a reported end date of September 5, 2026. The NOTAM states that the southwest segment of runway 4/22 spanning 3,451 ft was closed. As a result, the TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA for runway 04 (Takeoff Run Available/Takeoff Distance Available/Accelerate-Stop Distance Available/Landing Distance Available) were 3,850 ft.

Figure 3: Estimated takeoff run distance

- NOTAM:

DIJ 08/003 DIJ RWY 04/22 SW 3451FT CLSD. DECLARED DIST: RWY 04 TORA 3850FT TODA 3850T ASDA 3850FT LDA 3850FT. RWY 22 TORA 3850FT TODA 3850FT ASDA 4018FT LDA 3850FT. 2608051401-2609051300

- Weather:

METAR KDIJ 141256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW029 OVC055 12/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01170111

METAR KDIJ 141156Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW042 OVC060 11/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP185 60000 70021 T01110106 10122 20106 53004

Robinson R22 Beta, N8316N, accident occurred on August 15, 2026, near Miramar, 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=N8316N

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 0827 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta, N8316N, registered to N8316N LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Miramar, Florida. The occupants onboard were not injured. The local flight originated from North Perry Airport (HWO/KHWO), Hollywood, Florida, at 0805.

The FAA reported that the helicopter was practicing off-field landings when it rolled for unknown reasons and impacted terrain. ADS-B data shows that the helicopter headed west towards an area in the everglades and was coming in for a landing when the accident happened.

- Weather:

METAR KHWO 151153Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 29/27 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02890267 $

METAR KHWO 151253Z 14008KT 10SM CLR 31/26 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP203 T03060261 $

METAR KOPF 151153Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 29/26 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP202 60000 T02940256 10300 20278 53004

METAR KOPF 151253Z 12009G16KT 10SM FEW025 31/25 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T03060250

Zenith CH 601 HDS Zodiac, N601EZ, accident occurred on August 15, 2026, near Ravenswood, West 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=N601EZ

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at reportedly 1327 local time, a privately-registered Zenith CH 601 HDS Zodiac, N601EZ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons and came to rest inverted near Ravenswood, West Virginia. The wreckage was located next morning. The pilot suffered serious injuries and was found in the wreckage. The flight originated from Jackson County Airport (I18), Ravenswood, West Virginia.

Steen Skybolt, N32DA, accident occurred on August 15, 2026, at Roseburg Regional Airport (RBG/KRBG), Roseburg, 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=N32DA

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 1604 local time, a Steen Skybolt, N32DA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Roseburg Regional Airport (RBG/KRBG), Roseburg, Oregon. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced a wind gust on landing and veered off runway into the grass.

At 1553, the winds were reported from 020°at 10 knots. At 1653, the winds were from 020°at 11 knots, gusting 16 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KRBG 152253Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02670139

METAR KRBG 152353Z AUTO 02011G16KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02720139 10272 20178 56011

Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, N5LC, incident occurred on August 15, 2026, at Muskegon County Airport (MKG/KMKG), Muskegon, Michigan

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=N5LC

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 1359 local time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 Solitaire, N5LC, registered to Calm Air Aviation Inc, sustained unknown damage when it landed with at least one gearup on runway 14 at Muskegon County Airport (MKG/KMKG), Muskegon, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1338.

- Weather:

METAR KMKG 151655Z 10013KT 10SM BKN024 BKN085 25/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02500161 $

METAR KMKG 151723Z 09009KT 10SM SCT025 SCT085 BKN250 26/17 A3011 RMK AO2 T02560172 $

Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5, N984TP, incident occurred on August 15, 2026, near Hempstead, 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=N984TP

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 1450 local time, a Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5, N984TP, registered to Texas Soaring Bats LLC, sustained unknown damage when it departed controlled flight, lost control and spiraled down onto private property near Hempstead, Texas. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The local flight presumably originated from Soaring Club of Houston Gliderport (89TA), Waller, Texas.

Magni M24 Orion Plus, N91JL, incident occurred on August 15, 2026, in Waelder, 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=N91JL

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 0900 local time, a Magni M24 Orion Plus, N91JL, registered to Rotor Effects LLC, sustained unknown damage when it crashed into a pond after attempting to abort its takeoff. The pilot was not injured.

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N621GL, accident occurred on August 14, 2026, near Seminole Lake Gliderport (6FL0), Clemont, 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=N621GL

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 0938 local time, a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Sport Trainer, N621GL, registered to Overwatch Tools Inc, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Seminole Lake Gliderport (6FL0), Clemont, Florida. The pilot and passenger suffered serious injuries. The local flight originated at 0927.

Preliminary ADS-B data suggests the airplane was maneuvering around the airport and the accident occurred during short final for runway 36. 

The FAA reported that the airplane struck a tree and crashed and post crash fire ensued.

Gulfstream IV, N406JS, accident occurred on August 14, 2026, at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS/KSUS), St Louis, 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=N302VM

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 1437 local time, a Gulfstream IV, N406JS, registered to Home Cloud Aviation LLC and being operated by Hera Flight as flight HER406, sustained substantial damage when it experienced a landing gear collapse and veered off runway 08R at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS/KSUS), St Louis, Missouri. The two pilots and eight passengers were not injured. The Part 135 cooperate flight originated from Eagle County Airport (EGE/KEGE), Eagle, Colorado, at 1021.

ADS-B data shows the jet on final approach with a ground speed of 149 knots. Runway 08R is 7486 x 150 ft.

- Weather:

KSUS 141854Z 15008KT 10SM SCT042 33/24 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156 T03280244 PNO $

KSUS 141954Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 33/24 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03330244 PNO $

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N302VM, incident occurred on August 15, 2026, at Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO/KAOO), Altoona, 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=N302VM

- History of Flight:
On August 15, 2026, at about 1146 local time, a Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N302VM, registered to Washington International Flight Academy LLC (WIFA), sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse on landing at Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO/KAOO), Altoona, Pennsylvania. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field (HGR/KHGR), Hagerstown, Maryland, at 1126.

- Weather:

METAR KAOO 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW010 23/19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP229 T02280189 58002

METAR KAOO 151553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02500183

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N586MA, incident occurred on August 14, 2026, near State College-University Park Airport (SCE/KUNV), Houserville, 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=N586MA

- History of Flight:
On August 14, 2026, at about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N586MA, registered to the Washington International Flight Academy LLC (WIFA), sustained unknown damage when it struck a tree during a missed approach to runway 24 at State College-University Park Airport (SCE/KUNV), Houserville, Pennsylvania. The sole occupant onboard was not injured. The airplane diverted to and landed at 0857 at Altoona Airport (AOO/KAOO) Altoona, Pennsylvania. The flight originated from Montgomery County Airport (GAI/KGAI), Gaithersburg, Maryland, at 0716.

The FAA reported that the incident occurred on approach to Altoona. However, ADS-B data shows that the airplane was initially on approach to runway 24 at KUNV when it descended below 1,400 ft and started a missed approach and diverting to KAOO.

Figure 1: Flightaware track ran through Google Earth, note blank data in the last few seconds of the approach before missed approach

Figure 2: ADS-B exchange view