Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N4535A, fatal accident occurred on July 27, 2026, at Dan Creek Airstrip near Chitina, Alaska

• Location: Chitina, AK 
• Accident Number: ANC26FA077 
• Date & Time: July 27, 2026, 21:30 Local 
• Registration: N4535A 
• Aircraft: Piper PA22 
• Injuries: 3 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203476/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4535A

On July 27, 2026, about 2130 Alaska daylight time, a deregistered Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N4535A, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chitina, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

According to witnesses, the pilot and two passengers departed McCarthy Airport, McCarthy, Alaska, to drop off the passengers and supplies at the upper Dan Creek airstrip, located about 12 miles southeast of McCarthy. The upper Dan Creek airstrip is an uncharted private strip that is generally considered one way in and out, surrounded by steeply rising terrain, and goarounds are not recommended. 

Multiple witnesses, located on the ground in the vicinity of the airstrip, reported hearing the airplane approaching the southeast runway for landing at a normal approach power setting. The witnesses stated that they then heard the airplane’s engine increase to a high-power setting, then there was a moment of silence, followed by the sound of an impact.

The airplane impacted a berm on a rock-covered riverbank in a left-wing-low flight attitude about 740 ft north of the airstrip. The wreckage was oriented on a northwest heading. All four corners of the airplane were accounted for at the accident site. The outboard portion of the left wing was bent downwards and aft. The fuselage, inboard left wing, and portions of the inboard right wing were consumed by a postimpact fire. 

During the onsite investigation, no preimpact anomalies were visually observed with the flight control system. The fuel selector was positioned on the left tank, and 100LL aviation fuel was present in the left wing. The throttle was found in the idle position and was bent in the direction of the pilot. The propeller blades exhibited rotational signatures including leading edge tip damage and chordwise witness marks, indicative of operation at a low-power setting upon impact. 

The engine has been recovered to a secure facility for further examination. 

Glasair Sportsman 2+2, N202AZ, fatal accident occurred on August 10, 2026, near Pine, Arizona

• Location: Pine, AZ 
• Accident Number: WPR26FA301 
• Date & Time: August 10, 2026, 18:35 Local 
• Registration: N202AZ 
• Aircraft: New Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2 
• Injuries: 2 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203571/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N202AZ

On August 10, 2026, at about 1835 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2 airplane, N202AZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Pine, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

According to preliminary ADS-B data, the airplane departed from runway 06 at Payson Airport (PAN), Payson, Arizona about 1827:07. The airplane flew on a northwest heading, climbing to about 5,850 ft mean sea level (msl) at 1831:51, before turning to the southwest above mountainous terrain about 7 nautical miles (nm) northwest of PAN. The airplane proceeded to the southwest and descended into a canyon, when the ADS-B signal was lost at 1835:47, about an altitude of 4,675 ft msl (about 680 ft above ground level and 136 ft above the canyon rim). 

The airplane impacted terrain about 3 nm west of the last ADS-B data point, on the northwestern face of a draw at an elevation of about 3,994 ft msl. The accident site area was comprised of roughly 45° sloping terrain with desert junipers and prickly pear cacti scattered along the rocky slope. The first identifiable point of impact (FIPOI) was a desert juniper with separated and damaged branches along with the left wing tip located at the base of the tree. The FIPOI was located about 791 ft above the base of the ravine, and about 1,300 ft below the ridgeline. The wreckage debris path was about 102 ft in length and oriented on a magnetic heading of 175°. The left wing, left aileron, left flap, right wing tip, fuselage, empennage, and engine were distributed throughout the wreckage debris path. A majority of the wreckage was consumed by a post impact fire. The fuselage came to rest in a right wing low, nose down attitude, on a heading of about 022 ° magnetic. The propeller was separated from the crankshaft aft of the propeller flange. Both propeller blades exhibited “S” bending, and leadingedge gouges. 

The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.  

NTSB Preliminary: Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N8422P, fatal accident occurred on August 4, 2026, near Bethany, Missouri

• Location: Bethany, MO 
• Accident Number: CEN26FA280 
• Date & Time: August 4, 2026, 18:39 Local 
• Registration: N8422P 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-24-250 
• Injuries: 1 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203525/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8422P

On August 4, 2026, about 1839 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N8422P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bethany, Missouri. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 flight. 

The pilot, who was also the airplane owner, departed on a personal flight under visual flight rules from Peoria International Airport Peoria, Illinois, to Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, South Dakota. Preliminary radar data showed that the flight climbed to an initial cruise altitude of about 13,000 ft msl after departure and operated at an altitude about 12,500 ft msl for about 90 minutes. The cruise altitude increased above 18,000 ft msl and into Class A airspace during the flight, which operated without air traffic control clearance or services. A review of weather data showed the flight entered convective activity after which it descended and impacted terrain. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a postcrash fire. 

Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that it was not equipped with an installed breathable or a portable breathable oxygen system. The postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation.

Mooney M20G Statesman, N6916N, accident occurred on August 13, 2026, near Luling, Texas

• Location: Luling, TX 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA287 
• Date & Time: August 13, 2026, 13:02 Local 
• Registration: N6916N 
• Aircraft: Mooney M20G 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203588/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6916N

On August 13, 2026, about 1302 central daylight time, a Mooney M20G airplane, N6916N, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Luling, Texas. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. 

According to ADS-B data, the flight originated from the David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), Houston, Texas, about 1058. The airplane proceeded to the west-southwest toward San Antonio, Texas, for about an hour. About this time, the pilot contacted San Antonio Approach Control and declared an emergency. The pilot informed the air traffic controller that the airplane’s engine had lost power. The controller advised the pilot of an airport 7 miles northeast. The pilot requested a vector to the airport which the controller supplied. The pilot later reported having the airport in-sight before the airplane’s position reports ceased. 

The pilot reported that he executed a forced landing to a road. He said that during the landing roll, the airplane’s left wingtip contacted vegetation along the side of the road which pulled the airplane to the left. The main landing gear went onto the shoulder of the road and the airplane veered off the road and struck trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing.

Bell 47G-2, N65520, accident occurred on June 22, 2026, near Troy, Missouri

• Location: Troy, MO 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA234 
• Date & Time: June 22, 2026, 18:40 Local 
• Registration: N65520 
• Aircraft: Bell 47G-2 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203244/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N65520

On June 22, 2026, about 1840 central daylight time, a Bell 47G-2 helicopter, N65520, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Troy, Missouri. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice hovering and traffic patterns at Troy Airpark (02MO), Troy, Missouri. After completing several traffic patterns to runway 26, he switched directions to depart on runway 8. The pilot stated that during the climb after translational lift, 50 to 75 ft above ground level, the helicopter began an uncommanded left roll. The pilot was unable to stop the left roll with a right cyclic input. The helicopter continued to roll left as it descended into trees. The helicopter came to rest on its right side. A couple of individuals immediately responded to the accident site to assist the pilot from the helicopter. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tailboom, and tail rotor driveshaft.

Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N7517D, accident occurred on August 22, 2026, at Brenham Municipal Airport (11R), Brenham, 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=N7517D

- History of Flight:
On August 22, 2026, at about 0900 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N7517D, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Brenham Municipal Airport (11R), Brenham, Texas. The two occupants suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane was on take off when it veered right and went through a fence coming to rest inverted.

A gyroplane crashed on takeoff in a similar fashion about 4 hours later:

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/08/rotorsport-uk-cavalon-n987ag-incident.html

Cessna R172E Skyhawk, N7899N, accident occurred on August 22, 2026, near 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=N7899N

- History of Flight:
On August 22, 2026, at about 1305 local time, a Cessna R172E Skyhawk, N7899N, registered to an owner from the United States Air Force, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS/KCOS), Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 1248.

The FAA stated that the pilot reported an engine fire and made an emergency landing in a field. The NTSB is investigating.

KFA Safari XL, N399PW, accident occurred on August 22, 2026, in Coolin, 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=N399PW

- History of Flight:
On August 22, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered KFA Safari XL, N399PW, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over on landing. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 150M, N3103V, incident occurred on August 22, 2026, at Galt Field Airport (10C), Greenwood/Wonder Lake, 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=N3103V

- History of Flight:
On August 22, 2026, at about 1700 local time, a Cessna 150M, N3103V, registered to N3103V LLC, sustained unknown damage when it stalled on take off from 10C. The left wing and propeller were damaged. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

RotorSport UK Cavalon, N987AG, accident occurred on August 22, 2026, at Brenham Municipal Airport (11R), Brenham, 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=N987AG

- History of Flight:
On August 22, 2026, at about 1330 local time, a privately-registered RotorSport UK Cavalon, N987AG, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway during take off into the grass at Brenham Municipal Airport (11R), Brenham, Texas. The pilot was not injured.

- Weather:

METAR K11R 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A3004 RMK AO2 T03590181

METAR K11R 221835Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 37/18 A3004 RMK AO2 T03690180

Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, N2297M, accident occurred on August 21, 2026, at Thomaston-Upson County Airport (OPN/KOPN), The Rock, 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=N2297M

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 1430 local time, a Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, N2297M, registered to Hunter Stokes & Associates LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Thomaston-Upson County Airport (OPN/KOPN), The Rock, Georgia. The two occupants were not injured. The flight was destined to Sebastian, Florida.

The airplane had stopped at KOPN to refuel. The FAA reported that the airplane attempted to its abort take off after becoming airborne and returned to the pavement with the gear retracted.

Local news reported that the pilot tried to deploy the landing gear again, but it didn't extend in time before the plane landed, skidded, and hit an antenna past the end of the runway.

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N7524H, accident occurred on August 21, 2026, in 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=N7524H

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 1615 local time, a float-equipped, privately-registered Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N7524H, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Lake Bemidji in Bemidji, Minnesota. At least one of the two occupants suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into Lake Bemidji for unknown reasons and became inverted. Post-accident photos show the landing gear in the extended position. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna T210M Turbo Centurion, N761WT, accident occurred on August 21, 2026, at Logan-Cache Airport (LGU/KLGU), Logan, 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=N761WT

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 0621 local time, a Cessna T210M Turbo Centurion, N761WT, registered to CV Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Logan-Cache Airport (LGU/KLGU), Logan, Utah. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 0617.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed gearup on runway 35. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna T206H Stationair TC, N464PM, accident occurred on August 21, 2026, at Marble Airstrip, Marble, 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=N464PM

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 1454 local time, a Cessna T206H Stationair TC, N464PM, registered to HND Properties LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Marble Airstrip, Marble, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ/KMTJ), Montrose, Colorado, at 1428.

The FAA reported that the airplane lost control on landing due to a crosswind and left wing struck a tree.

HpH Glasflügel 304CZ-17, N304BS, incident occurred on August 21, 2026, near Xenia, 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=N304BS

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 1555 local time, a privately-registered HpH Glasflügel 304CZ-17 glider, N304BS, sustained unknown damage when it crashed in a field for unknown reasons. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N3864L, incident occurred on August 21, 2026, at Cuero Municipal Airport (T71), Cuero, 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=N3864L

- History of Flight:
On August 21, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N3864L, experienced an engine fire and subsequent forced landing at Cuero Municipal Airport (T71), Cuero, Texas. The flight originated from Calhoun County Airport (PKV/KPKV), Port Lavaca, Texas, at 1424. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The airplane departed Bulverde Airpark (1T8), San Antonio, Texas, earlier in the day on a flight to KPKV. The airplane then flew a 5 minute flight around KPKV and departed on the incident flight about 2 hours later.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was climbing through 6,000 ft to the northwest, likely on a return flight to Bulverde when it initiated a descent to 3,900 ft. At roughly 1500, the airplane entered a right turn and landed at Cuero. 

Cessna 421C Golden Eagle II, N28RH, accident occurred on August 21, 2026, near Fulton Airport (1M7), Fulton, 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=N28RH

- History of Flight:
On August 20, 2026, at about 1258 local time, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle II, N28RH, registered to the National Airplane Sales & Leasing Corp out of Lima, Ohio, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing near Fulton Airport (1M7), Fulton, Kentucky. One occupant was seriously injured, and three others suffered minor injuries. 

The flight had originated from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT/KVCT), Victoria, Texas, at 0847, and landed at Arkansas International Airport (BYH/KBYH), Blytheville, Arkansas, at 1150 for a fuel stop. At 1221, the airplane departed KBYH and had an intended destination of Lima Allen County Airport (AOH/KAOH), Lima, Ohio.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power and crashed in a field while trying to land at Fulton Airport

Online chatter suggests the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power in both engines shortly after the refueling at KBYH, and the likely cause was the airplane being misfueled with Jet-A.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane climbed to 4,825 ft before initiating a descent at 1249, the airplane turned east towards Fulton, but ended up landing in a field.

The airplane came to rest upright and there was no post crash fire.