Boeing 757-232, N662DN, incident occurred on July 24, 2026, near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL/KATL), Atlanta, Georgia

• Location: Atlanta, GA 
• Incident Number: ENG26LA029
• Date & Time: July 24, 2026, 14:32 UTC 
• Registration: N662DN 
• Aircraft: Boeing 757 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Ferry

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203483/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N662DN

On July 24, 2026, about 14:32 Coordinated Universal Time, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200, N662DN, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW2037 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine fire during initial climb from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, Georgia. The captain and first officer (FO) were uninjured. The flight was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a non-scheduled, maintenance ferry flight from ATL to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), Mexico. 

According to the flight crew, the pre-flight, taxi, and takeoff were uneventful. The captain was the pilot flying and the FO was the pilot monitoring. While climbing through 12,000 ft, a L ENG FIRE MASTER WARNING was displayed on the engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) with an accompanying aural fire bell. The captain continued flying and the FO executed the engine fire checklist. The engine was successfully shutdown, one fire bottle was discharged, and the fire indication extinguished shortly thereafter. The crew declared an emergency, requested an immediate return to ATL, and performed an uneventful landing. 

The crew did not observe any additional cockpit fire indications after landing and elected to vacate the runway and taxi to a gate. Post-landing inspection by airport rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) found sooting and thermal damage on the No. 1 engine and nacelle components, extending up toward the pylon structure. Subsequent inspection by Delta Airlines maintenance found a tear near the top of the outer diffuser case.

The NTSB invited qualified parties to participate in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing Company, Delta Air Lines, and Pratt & Whitney. NTSB specialist support includes Flight Data Recorders and Powerplants

NTSB Preliminary: Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N7653F, fatal accident occurred on September 5, 2026, near Ludlow, Massachusetts

• Location: Ludlow, MA 
• Accident Number: ERA26FA329 
• Date & Time: September 5, 2026, 21:05 Local 
• Registration: N7653F 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-28-181 
• Injuries: 2 Fatal 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203745/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7653F

On September 5, 2026, about 2105 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N7653F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ludlow, Massachusetts. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

According to preliminary ADS-B data, at 2054, the airplane departed from runway 14 at Northampton Airport (7B2), Northampton, Massachusetts, en route to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM), Plymouth, Massachusetts. Once clear of the runway, the airplane made a climbing left turn to a ground track of 088°. At 2056, the airplane turned right to 158° while continuing to climb to an altitude of 5,000 ft mean sea level (msl). During that time, the airplane made a series of slow left and right turns but remained relatively on course. At 2102, the airplane turned to about 180° and started to climb. Preliminary air traffic control information indicated that the controller at the Yankee Terminal Radar Approach Control contacted the pilot to inquire about the sudden turn to which the pilot responded that he was “correcting.” The airplane then began a climbing left turn to about 5,400 ft msl and a ground track of 023°. At 2103, the airplane began a right turn and spiral descent from an altitude of about 5,600 ft msl. The descent rate in the turn reached a rate of 11,520 feet per minute (fpm). As the turn tightened, the descent rate decreased to between 4,000 and 7,000 fpm and the airplane reached a maximum ground speed of 186 knots. The final ADS-B data point was recorded at 2104 at an altitude of 900 ft msl with a groundspeed of 162 knots, a vertical descent rate of 3,968 fpm and a ground track of 005°. 

The airplane impacted a wetland area 1,063 ft from the last recorded ADS-B data point. The wreckage path was oriented on a heading of 166° and was confined to an area 50 ft long by 30 ft wide. The airplane was severely fragmented and there was no post impact fire. 

The airplane wreckage was recovered and retained for further examination.

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N9909Q, accident occurred on September 16, 2026, near Lee Bottom Airport (64I), Hanover, Indiana

• Location: Hanover, IN 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA322 
• Date & Time: September 16, 2026, 19:05 Local 
• Registration: N9909Q 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172M 
• Injuries: 2 Minor
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203838/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N9909Q

On September 16, 2026, about 1905 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N9909Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hanover, Indiana. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to fly with a friend to and from Lee Bottom Airport. The pilot stated that she was familiar with the airport's grass runway and previously operated there during flight training. After landing at Lee Bottom, the pilot taxied back for departure from runway 18. During the initial takeoff the pilot noted that the airplane was not performing as expected and discontinued the takeoff. The pilot taxied back and initiated a second takeoff attempt using 10° flaps. 

The pilot reported that, during the second takeoff, the airplane became airborne and remained in ground effect to gain airspeed, and then the pilot established a climb. As the airplane approached trees beyond the departure end of the runway, the pilot reported that the trees appeared to be getting closer and attempted to clear them. The pilot then observed a decrease in airspeed and lowered the nose. The airplane subsequently contacted the tops of trees, continued through the trees, impacted a residence, and then impacted terrain. The airplane came to rest inverted. There were no injuries reported on ground. The pilot and passenger exited the airplane after the accident with minor injuries. 

The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage and the airplane was retained for further examination.

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N734NM, accident occurred on September 7, 2026, at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP/KECP), Panama City, Florida

• Location: Panama City, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA342 
• Date & Time: September 7, 2026, 10:59 Local 
• Registration: N734NM 
• Aircraft: Cessna 172N 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203839/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N734NM

On September 7, 2026, about 1059 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N airplane, N734NM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Panama City, Florida. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. 

The flight instructor reported that this was his second flight of the day in the accident airplane, and that there were no abnormalities experienced during the first flight. Prior to the accident flight, a preflight inspection and engine run-up were completed with no indication of any abnormalities. A normal takeoff was accomplished with the airplane accelerating normally to rotation speed. During initial climb, about 300 ft above ground level, both pilots observed a loss of engine power, despite the throttle and mixture controls being in the full forward position. The flight instructor continued that there was no smoke, vibration, or “catastrophic engine noise” coincident with the loss of power. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and executed an emergency forced landing, straight ahead, onto airport property. During the forced landing, the airplane’s right wing struck a runway approach light which resulted in substantial damage. 

The airplane was retained for further examination.

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

• Location: Alcoma, FL 
• Accident Number: ERA26LA331 
• Date & Time: September 6, 2026, 14:22 Local 
• Registration: N797WS 
• Aircraft: Bell 47G-4A 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203759/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N797WS

On September 5, 2026, at 1422 eastern daylight time, a Bell 47G-4A, N797WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Alcoma, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

The pilot reported that about 43 minutes after takeoff, he felt the helicopter momentarily yaw to the left twice. About 10 seconds later he heard a brief “metallic grinding noise,” which was followed by a loss of altitude, at which point the pilot performed a forced landing. The helicopter came to rest in trees resulting in substantial damage to the engine mounts, pitch change linkage, and tailboom. 

The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N56686, accident occurred on September 28, 2026, at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, 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=N56686

- History of Flight:
On September 28, 2026, at about 1738 local time, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N56686, registered to Paris Air Inc and doing business as Paris Air Flight School, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB/KVRB), Vero Beach, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated on a local training flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane was on takeoff when it experienced a nose gear collapse.

On December 10, 2024, the airplane suffered a nose gear collapse during landing at KVRB, but that event was not investigated by the NTSB.

- Weather:

METAR KVRB 282053Z 13011KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02940194 56014

METAR KVRB 282153Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02890200

Air Tractor AT-802A, N803HB, incident occurred on September 28, 2026, near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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=N803HB

- History of Flight:
On September 28, 2026, at about 1030 local time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N803HB, registered to Kansas Farm and Ranch Inc, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident near Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated on a local aerial application flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane clipped the top static line of power lines and the line wrapped around the propeller causing the engine to lose power and landed in a field.

The registered owner was featured in two previous incident write ups on this blog:

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/05/hughes-500d-369d-n530hb-incident.html

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/05/cessna-182c-skylane-n8839t-incident.html

Habercraft, N10516, accident occurred on September 27, 2026, near Pelican Rapids, 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=N10516

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1720 local time, a Habercraft fixed wing single engine aircraft, N10516, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane was attempting to land when it crashed in a field due to control issues. The local law enforcement because aware of the accident the following morning.

The pilot, aged 73, held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 5/21/2026.

Mooney M20R Ovation 2, N81FM, accident occurred on September 23, 2026, at Mannheim City Airport (MHG/EDFM), Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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=N81FM

- History of Flight:
On September 23, 2026, at about 1345 local time, a Mooney M20R Ovation 2, N81FM, registered to Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, sustained substantial damage when it landed gearup on runway 09 at Mannheim City Airport (MHG/EDFM), Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Winningen Airport (QCI/EDRK), Koblenz, Germany, at 1517.

Piper PA-18 Replica, N43LK, fatal accident occurred on September 27, 2026, at Buffalo Municipal Airport (CFE/KCFE), Buffalo, 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=N43LK

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1621 local time, a Piper PA-18 Replica, N43LK, registered to PA-18 LLC out of Kalispell, Montana, N43LK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Buffalo Municipal Airport (CFE/KCFE), Buffalo, Minnesota. The commercial pilot was seriously injured, and the student pilot/builder/passenger was fatally injured. The training flight was originating at the time, and was presumably destined to Kalispell, Montana.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed under unknown circumstances on departure, and reported that the purpose of the flight was instructional.

There is no ADS-B data for the accident flight or previous flight history.

A brief 3-4 second clip from a nearby Baseball field showed the airplane in a slow climb when the right wing dropped and the airplane spun out of control. Given the wreckage location, the airplane was most likely departing runway 18.

- Pilot(s) Information:
The pilot, aged 40, held a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land/sea, airplane multiengine land, instrument airplane, and rotorcraft/helicopter ratings. He also held a gyroplane sports endorsement and a flight instructor certificate. His third class FAA medical was issued on 8/2021, with a note that must have available glasses for near vision.

The passenger/builder, aged 39, held a student pilot certificate that was issued on 7/30/2024. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 7/9/2025 (and he previously held a first class medical from 7/2023).

It is currently unknown who was at the controls at the time of the accident, but multiple sources including the FAA mentioned that the commercial pilot was the PIC.

- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number KWT-01, was manufactured in an unknown year, but was issued a certificate on 09/30/2024.

The Piper PA-18 is a high-wing, two-seat, conventional landing gear monoplane and is usually powered by a Lycoming O-320 engine which drives a fixed-pitch McCauley propeller. It is unknown what engine powered the accident airplane.

According to a standard PA-18 POH, the stalling speed is 42 mph.

According to the POH, Takeoff, Climb, and Stalls:

The stabilizer adjustment should be set approximately in the neutral position for take-off. Fuel selector should be on the correct tank, carburetor heat off, mixture full rich. The flaps can be lowered if desired, but should be retracted as soon as climbing airspeed has been reached to achieve maximum rate of climb. The best rate of climb air speed at gross load is 75 M. P. H. on both models of the PA-18. At lighter weights, the best climbing airspeed will be reduced considerably. The gross weight power off stalling speed with full flaps in the Super Cub "150" is 43 М. Р. Н.; with flaps up the stalling speed increases about 4 M. P. H.

- Wreckage and Impact Information:
The airplane came to rest nose down on airport property and there was no post crash fire. Both wings remained attached to the airframe and sustained leading edge impact damage. The nose was crushed aft. There was a visible fuel leak surrounding the main wreckage, but there was no debris field leading to the airplane. The tail remained attached to the airframe and was not damaged. The impact appears consistent with a departure aerodynamic stall/spin with little to no forward airspeed.

- Airport Information:
KCFE is a non-towered public airport located 2 miles southeast of Buffalo, Minnesota. The airport field elevation is 967.7 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 18/36 in fair condition which is 3200 x 75 ft.

- Weather:
(1) Brief:

At 1622, the airport was reporting calm winds, 10 miles visibility, an overcast ceiling at 2,800 ft AGL, temperature 20 °C, dewpoint 17 °C, and an altimeter setting of 30.10 inches of mercury. The calculated density altitude was 1609 ft.

A review of the icing probability chart contained within FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35 revealed that the atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were "conducive to serious icing at glide [idle] power."

(2) METARs:

METAR KCFE 272047Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC019 20/17 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KCFE 272122Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC028 20/17 A3010 RMK AO2 <<<

METAR KCFE 272141Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC026 20/17 A3011 RMK AO2

Rockwell Commander 112, N1102J, fatal accident occurred on September 26, 2026, near Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN/KDNN), Dalton, 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=N1102J

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1110 local time, a privately-registered Rockwell Commander 112, N1102J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Dalton, Georgia. The private pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight originated from Martin Campbell Field Airport (1A3), Copperhill, Tennessee, at 1056, and was destined to Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN/KDNN), Dalton, Georgia.

The pilot rented a hangar at Dalton, which was the intended destination.

Flight-tracking history shows that the airplane conducted two cross-country flights on September 16th. On September 20th, the airplane arrived at Copperhill following a flight from Missouri.

The airplane departed 1A3 and flew south to an inflight cruising altitude of 4,500 ft. The flight appears uneventful. Towards the end of the track, the airplane headed west and maintained cruise altitude and a groundspeed of 115 knots.

The accident site was located 1.5 miles from KDNN. There were no known witnesses to the accident. The local police were informed about the accident at 1144, when a person on the property found the wreckage.

The airplane came to rest upright and all four corners were present at the accident site. There was no post crash fire. Both wings remained attached to the airframe and sustained various degrees of impact damage. The tail remained attached to the airframe and sustained impact damage. The engine remained partially attached to the airframe and sustained impact damage. There was little to no debris field leading to the main wreckage.

The pilot, aged 68, held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 12/9/2024.

The accident airplane, serial number 102, was manufactured in 1973. It was a low-wing, four-seat, retractable tricycle landing gear airplane and was powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming IO-360 SER engine and equipped with a Hartzell constant speed propeller.

Dalton Municipal Airport is a public airport located 6 miles southeast of Dalton, Georgia. The airport field elevation is 709 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 14/32 which is 5496 x 100 ft.

- Weather:

METAR KDNN 261455Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3010 RMK AO2 T01870142

METAR KDNN 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3010 RMK AO2 T01960140

METAR 49A 261455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR 49A 261515Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3009 RMK AO2

Bearhawk Patrol, N240BP, accident occurred on September 27, 2026, near Cottage Grove, 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=N240BP

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1203 local time, a privately-registered Bearhawk Patrol, N240BP, sustained substantial damage when it crashed under unknown circumstances near Cottage Grove, Oregon. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight had originated from Cottage Grove State Airport (61S), Cottage Grove, Oregon, at 1200.

- Weather:

METAR K77S 271855Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2997 RMK A01

METAR K77S 271915Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2996 RMK A01

Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II, N1517X, incident occurred on September 27, 2026, at Camarillo Airport (CMA/KCMA), Camarillo, 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=N1517X

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1706 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II, N1517X, sustained unknown damage when it landed on runway 26 with the right gear retracted at Camarillo Airport (CMA/KCMA), Camarillo, California. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Half Moon Airport (HAF/KHAF), Half Moon Bay, California, at 1335.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane conducted two flybys over the runway at nearby Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) Santa Paula, California. Shortly afterwards, the pilot diverted to Camarillo and circled the airport for ~1h30m before landing.

- Weather:

METAR KCMA 272355Z 25009KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02560172 10289 20256 57007

METAR KCMA 280007Z 27011KT 10SM SCT120 25/18 A2983 RMK AO2 T02500178

Piper PA-17 Vagabond, N4666H, incident occurred on September 27, 2026, near Jekyll Island Airport (09J), Jekyll Island, 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=N4666H

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1027 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-17 Vagabond, N4666H, sustained unknown damage when it crashed in a marsh following engine troubles and came to rest partially submerged and nose down in the water north of Jekyll Island Airport (09J), Jekyll Island, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The personal flight had originated from St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI), St. Simons, Georgia, and was destined to Jekyll Island Airport (09J), Jekyll Island, Georgia

Lancair 360, N864M, incident occurred on September 27, 2026, at New River Valley Airport (PSK/KPSK), Dublin, 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=N864M

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1712 local time, a privately-registered Lancair 360, N864M, sustained unknown damage when it overshot runway 24 on landing and came to rest past the end of the runway in the grass at New River Valley Airport (PSK/KPSK), Dublin, Virginia. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the nearby Virginia Tech Airport (BCB/KBCB), Blacksburg, Virginia.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows an approach groundspeed of 146 knots and a vertical rate of +1400 feet per minute (fpm). The next reliable data point was captured off the departure end of runway 24 and showed the airplane at 60 knots groundspeed.

New River Valley Airport is a non-towered public airport located 2 miles north of Dublin, Virginia. The airport field elevation is 2104.5 ft. The airport features a single asphalt/grooved runway 6/24 which is in good condition and 6201 x 150 ft.

The weather at the time showed winds from the northwest at 10 knots gusting 20 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KPSK 272055Z AUTO 31012G19KT 10SM 19/06 A2989 RMK AO2 T01930064

METAR KPSK 272115Z AUTO 33010G20KT 10SM 19/07 A2990 RMK AO2 T01900069

Robinson R44 Raven II, N255PK, incident occurred on September 27, 2026, near Ozona, 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=N255PK

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1235 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven II, N255PK, registered to Texas Specialty Hunts Inc, sustained unknown damage when it clipped power lines and landed in a field during a local hog hunting/aerial observation flight. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N25130, incident occurred on September 27, 2026, at Oakland County International Airport (PTK/KPTK), Pontiac, 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=N25130

- History of Flight:
On September 27, 2026, at about 1802 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N25130, registered to Career Track 3 LLC, sustained unknown damage when it veered off into the grass striking a taxiway light during the landing sequence on runway 27R at Oakland County International Airport (PTK/KPTK), Pontiac, Michigan. The pilot was not injured. The local training flight originated from the airport.

- Weather:

METAR KPTK 272153Z COR 35006KT 10SM FEW045 FEW250 22/11 A3001 RMK SLP162 T02220111

METAR KPTK 272253Z COR 34009KT 10SM FEW250 21/11 A3002 RMK SLP163 T02060111

Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N8086G, accident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Mason Jewett Field (TEW/KTEW), Mason, 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=N8086G

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1711 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, N8086G, registered to Mason Aviation Club LLC, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a left main gear detachment during a landing attempt on runway 10 at Mason Jewett Field (TEW/KTEW), Mason, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1705.

The airplane was conducting a series of touch-and-go(es) when the incident happened.

- Weather:

ETAR KTEW 262055Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 T02110061

METAR KTEW 262115Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3014 RMK AO2 T02110062

Lancair Evolution, N6RU, accident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Albany International Airport (ALB/KALB), Albany, 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=N6RU

Photo: Sidewinder Photography

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 0914 local time, a Lancair Evolution, N6RU, registered to Sureal Vision Ltd, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Albany International Airport (ALB/KALB), Albany, New York. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 0821.

The FAA reported that the airplane veered off runway 28 following a nose gear collapse and suffered a propeller strike. The damage was reported as substantial.

KALB is a towered public airport located 6 miles northwest of Albany, New York. The airport field elevation is 284.8 ft. The airport features two runway,s runway 1/19 (asphalt/grooved 8500 x 150 ft) and runway 10/28 (asphalt/grooved 7200 x 150 ft).

At 1251, the airport was reporting winds 330 at 4 knots and light rain.

- Weather:

METAR KALB 261251Z 33004KT 10SM -RA FEW060 FEW090 BKN120 BKN180 15/11 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB51 SLP163 P0000 T01500106 $

METAR KALB 261351Z 32006KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 BKN110 OVC180 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 RAE45 SLP162 P0000 T01560117 $

Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, N7623J, incident occurred on September 26, 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=N7623J

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1802 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, N7623J, sustained minor damage when it landed with the gear partially down (which collapsed) on runway 24 at the McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ/KCRQ), Carlsbad, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated at 1432.

The airplane circled around the airport for over 2 hours before coming in for an emergency landing.

- Weather:

METAR KCRQ 270053Z 07003KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02330194

METAR KCRQ 270153Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02440183

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N185BZ, accident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Mission Field Airport (LVM/KLVM), Livingston, 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=N185BZ

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1048 local time, a Cessna A185F Skywagon, N185BZ, registered to Clear Blue Sky Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Mission Field Airport (LVM/KLVM), Livingston, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Yellowstone International Airport (BZN/KBZN), Bozeman, Montana, at 1000.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced a hard landing due to a gust of wind. Winds at the time were from the northwest at 8 knots. The weather report from 1 hour prior to the event was indicating winds 5 knots, gusting 15 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KLVM 261553Z AUTO 34005G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01221011

METAR KLVM 261653Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01441006

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N30608, incident occurred on September 25, 2026, at St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS/KCPS), Cahokia/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=N30608

- History of Flight:
On September 25, 2026, at about 1414 local time, a Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N30608, registered to Christiansen Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse on runway 12R at St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS/KCPS), Cahokia/St Louis, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local training flight originated at 1350.

Cessna 182S Skylane, N9539L, incident occurred on September 25, 2026, at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG/KSPG), St. Petersburg, 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=N9539L

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 0646 local time, a Cessna 182S Skylane, N9539L, registered to St Pete Aviation Services LLC and doing business as St. Pete Air, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a nose gear collapse during the landing sequence on runway 36 at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG/KSPG), St. Petersburg, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated at 0630.

Fairchild F-24G Argus, N16902, incident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE/KEYE), Indianapolis, Indiana

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=N16902

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1031 local time, a privately-registered Fairchild F-24G Argus, N16902, sustained unknown damage when it lost control during landing and went into a ditch at KEYE. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from the airpark at 0817.

- Weather:

METAR KEYE 261353Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP235 T01440106

METAR KEYE 261453Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01670100 50007

Cessna 150F, N7166F, incident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Tri-State Airport/Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS/KHTS), Huntington, 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=N7166F

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 0153 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 150F, N7166F, sustained unknown damage when it struck a deer on takeoff from HTS. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane had arrived at the airport about 2 hours prior to the incident, and was destined to an unknown location.

An airport FAA remark states: "BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT."

Maule M-5-210C Strata Rocket, N367X, incident occurred on September 26, 2026, in Ozark, 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=N367X

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1630 local time, a privately-registered Maule M-5-210C Strata Rocket, N367X, sustained unknown damage when it overran the runway on landing and came to rest in a ditch. The pilot was not injured.

Presumably Ozark Aerodrome (AR11).