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

• Location: St. Louis, MO 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA290 
• Date & Time: August 14, 2026, 14:59 Local 
• Registration: N406JS 
• Aircraft: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV 
• Injuries: 10 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203593/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N406JS 

On August 14, 2026, about 1459 central daylight time, a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV airplane, N406JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near St. Louis, Missouri. The three crew members and 7 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 135 on-demand air taxi flight.

According to the crew, they received a STEER BY WIRE FAIL Crew Alerting System (CAS) message before departure from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Eagle, Colorado. They completed the appropriate checklist and the message cleared. While on approach to Runway 8R at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS), St. Louis Missouri, after lowering the landing gear, the crew again received a STEER BY WIRE FAIL CAS message. The crew completed the checklist; however, the message did not clear.

The airplane landed on the runway and as the nose wheel contacted the runway it began to shimmy. The nose landing gear (NLG) separated from the airplane followed by a collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane veered left into the grass and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the lower fuselage and left wing.

According to the pilot, during the preflight inspection, the airport ground crew was unable to install the pip pin that goes into the NLG torque link that is used to engage and disengage the scissor link with the Nose Wheel Steering actuator for the NLG. The pilot was able to install the NLG pip pin which has a secondary safety pin that is normally installed into the pip pin to help ensure it remains engaged. The pilot reported that he forgot to install the secondary safety pin.

Postaccident examination of the runway and surrounding grass areas found several items of debris. The NLG pip pin, which is normally seated in the NLG torque link, was found separated from the NLG with three ball locks remaining as seen in figure 1. The NLG pip pin normally has four ball locks; the missing ball lock and the NLG upper scissor link could not be located.

Examination of the NLG revealed that the safety pin was found intact in the open position and with the separated NLG still attached to its lanyard cord as seen in figure 2.

The airplane was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, which were removed and sent to the National Transportation Safety Board Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, DC, for download. The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Boeing-Stearman Model 75, N680HW, accident occurred on September 8, 2026, near Bogue Chitto, Mississippi

• Location: Bogue Chitto, MS 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA313 
• Date & Time: September 8, 2026, 11:00 Local 
• Registration: N680HW 
• Aircraft: Stearman A75 
• Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203754/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N680HW

On September 8, 2026, about 1100 central daylight time, a Boeing-Stearman A75L300 airplane, N680HW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bogue Chitto, Mississippi. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was uninjured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that in cruise flight, the passenger reported that oil spray was coming in the cockpit and he could smell burning oil from the engine. The pilot saw that oil pressure had decreased and began to divert to the nearest airfield. When the oil pressure read zero, the pilot shut the engine down and performed a forced landing on a road. During the landing, the airplane’s lower right wing collided with a road sign, and the pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane then turned and veered through a fence and came to rest in a pasture. During the accident sequence, the fuselage and the upper and lower wings sustained substantial damage. 

A visual inspection of the engine by responding FAA inspectors did not locate an obvious source for the reported loss of oil. The airplane was retained for further examination. 

Zenith CH 701 XV STOL, N101XV, fatal accident occurred on September 7, 2026, near Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS/KEOS), Neosho, 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=N101XV

- History of Flight:
On September 7, 2026, at about 1340 local time, a privately-registered experimentally built Zenith CH 701 XV STOL, N101XV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near the Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS/KEOS), Neosho, Missouri

Flight-tracking data shows that the airplane departed Neosho on September 4 0806 LT on a flight to Harrison, Arkansas. The airplane landed at around 0904. at 1516, the airplane departed on a return trip and landed at 1558.

The accident flight was not captured on tracking sites.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed in a field approx 1/2 mile southeast of EOS (36.8026168,-94.3834363) under unknown circumstances.

The pilot, aged 72, held a private pilot certificate (last issued/updated 4/11/2011) with an airplane single engine land rating and an instrument rating. The pilot also held a repairman/LSA certificate that was last issued/updated on 1/30/2026. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 6/5/2025.

The accident aircraft, serial number 001, was manufactured in 2008. It was powered by a Rotax 912UlS engine and equipped with a PegaStol wing.

The airplane was listed for sale and was sold around May 2025.

Figure: Sale listing

Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport is a non-towered public airport located 3 miles south of Nesho, Missouri. The airport field elevation is 1254.6 ft. The airport features a single asphalt/aggregate friction seal coat runway 1/19 that is 5001 x 100 ft.

- Weather:

The nearest weather station reported the following conditions at 1335: Winds 180 at 8 knots (Direction is variable between 130 and 280), 10 miles visibility, no clouds under 12,000 ft (CLR), temperature 35 °C, dewpoint 20 °C, and an altimeter setting of 30.01 inches of mercury. The calculated density altitude was 3912 ft (for KHFJ, not KEOS)

METAR KHFJ 071815Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A3002 RMK AO2=

METAR KHFJ 071835Z AUTO 18008KT 130V280 10SM CLR 35/20 A3001 RMK AO2= <<<

METAR KHFJ 071855Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 35/19 A3001 RMK AO2=

Cessna 152, N5447L, accident occurred on September 4, 2026, at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ/KCRQ), Carlsbad, 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=N5447L

- History of Flight:
On September 4, 2026, at about 1201 local time, a Cessna 152, N5447L, registered to Pinnacle Aviation Services Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ/KCRQ), Carlsbad, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, California, at 1150.

The FAA reported that the airplane with a solo student pilot was returning from a cross-country flight and upon landing on runway 24, it porpoised and landed hard on the runway. A post flight inspection for a propeller strike revealed substantial damage to the lower engine truss. The NTSB is investigating the event as an accident.

Diamond DA40 NG Star, N686MF, accident occurred on September 4, 2026, at Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, 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=N686MF

- History of Flight:
On September 4, 2026, at about 0810 local time, a Diamond DA40 NG Star, N686MF, registered to Diamond Aircraft Sales USA Inc and being operated by MyFlight, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 0753.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced a hard landing on runway 13 and veered off the right side of the runway into the grass. It came to rest ~200 feet southwest with damage to the nose gear. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N172FR, accident occurred on September 5, 2026, at Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC/KLWC), Lawrence, 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=N172FR

- History of Flight:
On September 5, 2026, at about 1754 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N172FR, registered to Hetrick Air Services Inc, sustained substantial damage following a porpoised hard landing on runway 15 at Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC/KLWC), Lawrence, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1455.

The FAA reported that the landing resulted in a propeller strike with damage to the engine and firewall.

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1519T, incident occurred on September 7, 2026, at Montgomery County Airpark (GAI/KGAI), Gaithersburg, Maryland

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=N1519T

- History of Flight:
On September 7, 2026, at about 1911 local time, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1519T, registered to High Flyers Aviation Services LLC, sustained minor damage when it landed with the nose gear up on runway 14 at Montgomery County Airpark (GAI/KGAI), Gaithersburg, Maryland. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KGAI at 1652.

The FAA reported that the nose gear was stuck in the up position. The airplane subsequently was towed to the ramp.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane circled the airport for about 1h20m before coming it for a landing on the runway. During that time, it made several low-passes over the runway.

- Weather:

METAR KGAI 072256Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP240 T02440133

METAR KGAI 072356Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM HZ CLR 21/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02060139 10278 20206 50006

GippsAero GA8-TC-320 Airvan, N265PW, and Cessna 152, N6420B, incident occurred on September 4, 2026, 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=N265PW

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6420B

- History of Flight:
On September 4, 2026, at about 1156 local time, a GippsAero GA8-TC-320 Airvan, N265PW, registered to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and a Cessna 152, N6420B, registered to Alpha International Aircraft Inc, both sustained minor damage following a ground collision at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD/KSBD), San Bernardino, California. The sole pilot onboard each aircraft was not injured.

The FAA reported that the GA-8, operating as Sherf12, was taxiing west on taxiway A, while the Cessna was taxiing southwest on taxiway B. At about 1155:02, the GA-8's propeller and Cessna's left wingtip made contact at the taxiway A/B intersection.

Figure 1: GA-8 ADS-B data

Figure 2: ADS-B track of both planes ran through Google Earth

Cessna 310R, N969S, incident occurred on September 5, 2026, near Yucca Grove, 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=N969S

- History of Flight:
On September 5, 2026, at about 1125 local time, a Cessna 310R, N969S, registered to Rivas Group LLC, sustained apparent minor damage following a forced landing near Yucca Grove, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from North Las Vegas Airport (VGT/KVGT), Las Vegas, Nevada, at 1100, and was destined to Oxnard Airport (OXR/KOXR), Oxnard, California.

The FAA reported that the airplane "experienced the loss of engine" and made a forced landing.

The incident airplane, serial number 310R0318, was manufactured in 1975. It was powered by two Continental IO-520-MB engines, each drove a three-bladed propeller.

Based on online photos shared on a public Facebook group, the number 6 connecting rod in the right engine (the number 2 engine) failed and caused oil to be spread across the wing and into the fuselage and tail.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N4632F, incident occurred on September 6, 2026, near Vance Brand Airport (LMO/KLMO), Longmont, 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=N4632F

- History of Flight:
On September 6, 2026, at about 1014 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N4632F, registered to G & M Aircraft Inc, sustained unknown damage following a forced landing near Vance Brand Airport (LMO/KLMO), Longmont, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC/KBJC), Broomfield, Colorado, at 0933.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed in a field off airport due to not being able to gain altitude during a go-around.

- Weather:

METAR KLMO 061555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2 T02290147

METAR KLMO 061615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2 T02270145

Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee B, N7516W, incident occurred on September 5, 2026, near Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL/KTPL), Temple, 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=N7516W

- History of Flight:
On September 5, 2026, at about 1139 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee B, N7516W, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident near Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL/KTPL), Temple, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed at 1138, and was destined to Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU/KGTU), Georgetown, Texas.

The FAA reported that the airplane departed runway 16 when the propeller stopped, "heard a pop", and made an emergency landing in a cornfield 2 miles from the airport.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane climbed to about 1,300 ft and 80 knots groundspeed before it initiated a descent towards an open field.

Mooney M20M / 257 TLS, N755TT, incident occurred on September 6, 2026, at Westchester County Airport (HPN/KHPN), White Plains, 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=N755TT

- History of Flight:
On September 6, 2026, at about 1526 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20M / 257 TLS, N755TT, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a gear up landing on runway 11 at Westchester County Airport (HPN/KHPN), White Plains, New York. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Dutchess County Airport (POU/KPOU), Poughkeepsie, New York, at 1505.

- Weather:

METAR KHPN 061856Z 08006KT 10SM FEW030 OVC043 22/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02170161

METAR KHPN 061956Z 19006KT 10SM FEW040 SCT055 22/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02220156

Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N2817C, incident occurred on September 4, 2026, at Waukesha Airport (UES/KUES), Waukesha, 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=N2817C

- History of Flight:
On September 4, 2026, at about 1527 local time, a Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N2817C, registered to 2817C Inc, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Waukesha Airport (UES/KUES), Waukesha, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD/KMFD), Mansfield, Ohio, at 1349.

The FAA reported that the airplane was landing on runway 18 when it veered slightly left and continued rollout with the left wheel in the grass. The pilot eventually veered back onto runway 18 just prior to taxiing via taxiway D to the Atlantic ramp. Two taxiway lights were damaged.

Icon A5, N238BA, incident occurred on September 5, 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=N238BA

- History of Flight:
On September 5, 2026, at about 1229 local time, an Icon A5, N238BA, registered to Discovery Aviation Inc, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 30 at Byron Airport (C83), Byron, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the Mildred River near McDonald Island, California.

ADS-B data suggests the airplane was disabled for about 40 minutes before it was moved to the ramp.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N5157Z, incident occurred on September 5, 2026, at Farmingdale-Republic Airport (FRG/KFRG), Farmingdale, 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=N5157Z

- History of Flight:
On September 5, 2026, at about 1416 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N5157Z, registered to Aspire Aviation LLC, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Farmingdale-Republic Airport (FRG/KFRG), Farmingdale, New York. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane suffered a propeller strike after front gear assembly departed the aircraft for unknown reasons. The incident resulted in pavement damage to a taxiway. ADS-B data suggests the incident occurred on taxiway D.

Bell 47G4A, N797WS, accident occurred on September 6, 2026, near Alcoma, 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=N797WS

- History of Flight:
On September 6, 2026, at about 1100 local time, a Bell 47G4A, N797WS helicopter, registered to Wild Goose Of Plant City LLC, sustained substantial damage when it experienced a hard landing in a field due to a loss of engine power near Alcoma, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The NTSB is investigating.