Quicksilver MXL II, N947BX, fatal accident occurred on October 12, 2026, at Chehalem Airpark (17S), Newberg, 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=N947BX

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1422 local time, a privately-registered Quicksilver MXL II, N947BX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Chehalem Airpark (17S), Newberg, Oregon. The sole pilot onboard was fatally injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane was landing when it veered off the runway and crashed into a fence. The airplane came to rest upright and there was no fire.

The pilot, aged 58, initially survived the accident, but died later as his conditions "worsened rapidly." A search of the public FAA pilot records did not yield any results.

The two-seat, high-wing, single engine airplane, serial number 001, was manufactured in 2020. It featured a primary structure that consisted of fabric-covered metal tubing braced with flying wires. It was powered by a Rotax 503 DC/DI engine, mounted in a "pusher" configuration.

Chehalem Airpark is a public airport located 4 miles northwest of Newberg, Oregon. The airport's field elevation was 190 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 7/25 which is 2285 x 40 ft.

- Additional Information:

According to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61, the pilot was required to hold at least a student pilot certificate, with appropriate solo endorsements, to operate the airplane.

The accident aircraft, while considered an ultralight, was registered as an airplane. According to FAA FAR Part 103, an ultralight vehicle is a vehicle that: If powered: (1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; (2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons; (3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and (4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed.

The accident airplane had a total fuel capacity of 6-gallons and weighed over 300 pounds.

- Weather:

METAR KMMV 122253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830022 $

METAR KMMV 122353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01780017 10183 20106 55003 $

Cessna 210N Centurion, N1329U, accident occurred on October 13, 2026, near Louisiana Regional Airport (REG/KREG), Gonzales, Louisiana

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=N1329U

- History of Flight:
On October 13, 2026, at about 0458 local time, a Cessna 210N Centurion, N1329U, registered to ACW Inc, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Louisiana Regional Airport (REG/KREG), Gonzales, Louisiana. The sole pilot onboard suffered minor injuries. The airplane was departing at the time.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows the airplane on a climbing right hand turn from runway 35 when it disappeared from coverage 20 seconds into the track.

The local police reported that the airplane came to rest about 1,500 ft from the runway, and the engine itself came to rest on a road about 300 ft from the airplane.

Weather conditions at the time included fog and a 200 ft broken ceiling.

I've been following daily incidents/accidents since ~2018, and I can't recall any similar cases where the entire engine departed the airplane like this.

- Weather:

METAR KREG 130935Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT002 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2 T01710169

METAR KREG 130955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN002 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2 T01680166 <<<

METAR KREG 131015Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 18/17 A3005 RMK AO2 T01750172

Monnett Sonerai IILT, N473AS, accident occurred on October 12, 2026, near Richland Center, 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=N473AS

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered Monnett Sonerai IILT, N473AS, sustained unknown, but apparent substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland Center, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot suffered unknown injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into a marshy area for unknown reasons. Local news media reported that the airplane was on its median test flight when it experienced engine issues after takeoff and crashed into a swamp.

The pilot, aged 67, holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land/sea and airplane instrument ratings. He also holds a glider rating, flight instructor certificate, and a remote pilot certificate. His FAA BasicMeD Course was dated 6/12/2025. The pilot's old third class medical from 2015 states that he must wear corrective lenses and is not valid outside the borders of the United States.

The accident airplane, serial number 080706-0831, was issued a certificate on 02/23/2024, and was manufactured in 2025.

Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N57FA, incident occurred on October 12, 2026, near Miami Executive Airport (TMB/KTMB), Miami, Florida, and incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at TMB

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=N57FA

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1204 local time, a Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N57FA, registered to Silver Express Co, doing business as Flying Academy.com, was not damaged in a forced landing following a loss of engine power while on approach to land at Miami Executive Airport (TMB/KTMB), Miami, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated at 1133.

The airplane was involved in a previous incident at TMB:

https://adamreport.blogspot.com/2026/02/cessna-172r-skyhawk-n57fa-incident.html

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1039U, incident occurred on October 11, 2026, at Estherville Municipal Airport (EST/KEST), Estherville, Iowa

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=N1039U

- History of Flight:
On October 11, 2026, at about 1239 local time, a Piper PA-34-200 Seneca, N1039U, registered to the Iowa Lakes Community College, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a nose gear collapse upon/during landing on runway 16 at Estherville Municipal Airport (EST/KEST), Estherville, Iowa. The flight instructor and two student pilots were not injured. The local training flight originated at 1036.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N9859W, incident occurred on October 12, 2026, near St. Tammany Regional Airport (L31), Covington, Louisiana

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=N9859W

- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1545 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N9859W, experienced an engine failure on takeoff and landed on a dirt road near St. Tammany Regional Airport (L31), Covington, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured.

Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N96YY, accident occurred on October 10, 2026, near Bishop International Airport (FNT/KFNT), Flint, 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=N96YY

- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1513 local time, a Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N96YY, registered to Shortt Aircraft Leasing LLC and being operated by the CTI Professional Flight Training flight school, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing near Bishop International Airport (FNT/KFNT), Flint, Michigan. The sole student pilot onboard was not injured. The solo training flight originated from Willow Run Airport (YIP/KYIP), Detroit, Michigan, at 1401.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues, landed on the interstate and went down a slope into brush.

An individual driving on the highway captured the airplane during its descent. The airplane touched down wings level on the highway, but departed the right side shoulder and went down a slope. The airplane came to rest upright against a treeline and there was no post crash fire. The left wing was destroyed, and the tail was severed.

According to Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio and preliminary ADS-B data, at about 1505, the student pilot was cleared for a right downwind to land on runway 18. A few seconds later, the controller cancelled the landing clearance and asked the student to extend the downwind (after entering it). At 1510, the controller told the pilot "base turn at your discretion, runway 18, cleared to land, say parking." The student readback and stated that she wanted to taxi back and get flight following to YIP. The controller advised the student about traffic (a Diamond Star) 4 miles northwest of her position that was on approach to runway 18. At 1512, and while on short final for runway 18, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine out. Winds at the time were from 170 at 10 knots. The pilot stated that she can't make it (to the airport) and that was going to try to land on the highway. After a minute of silence, the pilot asked the controller to call emergency services (after the airplane came to rest, note that the pilot was doing correct readbacks to the controller, but I didn't mention it every time.)

Rockwell Commander 112TC-A, N4687W, accident occurred on October 10, 2026, at 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=N4687W

- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1535 local time, a Rockwell Commander 112TC-A, N4687W, registered to American Dream Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it experienced a nose gear collapse upon/during landing on runway 14 at Republic Airport (FRG/KFRG), Farmingdale, New York. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Lincoln Park Airport (N07), Lincoln Park, New Jersey, at 1509.

Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N426AE, incident occurred on October 10, 2026, in Riverton, 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=N426AE

- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1302 local time, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N426AE, registered to, and being operated by Air Evac Lifeteam, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it was involved in a bird strike in Riverton, Illinois. The pilot suffered minor injuries, and two cabin crew were not injured. The air ambulance flight originated from Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX/KIJX), Jacksonville, Illinois, at 1246.

The FAA reported that the helicopter struck a bird going through windshield and landed at a fire station. The helicopter was actually arriving to Riverton to participate in the Open House & Safety Fair event.

The helicopter was flown out of there on October 12.

American Champion 7ECA Citabria, N9152L, incident occurred on October 10, 2026, at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA/KXNA), Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, 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=N9152L

- History of Flight:
On October 10, 2026, at about 1229 local time, a privately-registered American Champion 7ECA Citabria, N9152L, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a crosswind and veered off the right side of runway 16L into runway 16R at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA/KXNA), Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, Arkansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport (RCE/KRCE), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 1028.

The airplane departed XNA the following day on a flight back to Oklahoma.

Flight Design CTLS, N792CT, accident occurred on October 9, 2026, near Yankton, South Dakota

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=N792CT

Cute little CTLS sleeping in the field

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at 1424 or 1818 local time (?), a privately-registered Flight Design CTLS, N792CT, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Yankton, South Dakota. The pilot suffered minor injuries, and passenger was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane crash landed in a field due to fuel exhaustion and came to rest upside-down.

Flight-tracking history shows that the airplane departed Sioux Falls Regional Airport-Joe Foss Field (FSD/KFSD), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 1412. The airplane was cruising southwest at an altitude of 2,900 ft when it disappeared from coverage at around 1424 LT. The FAA reported the accident time as 1818 LT.

Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six, N31700, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, near Carntown, 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=N31700

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1826 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six, N31700, sustained unknown damage when it experienced an engine cowling separation and subsequent return to the departure airport. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The personal flight originated from Gene Snyder Airport (K62), Falmouth, Kentucky, at 1820.

ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 3,300 ft when it declared an emergency and entered a 180 left hand turn back towards the airport. The airplane made a successful landing at 1834.

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N4364J, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, near Nephi, 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=N4364J

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at 0901 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N4364J, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it experienced engine issues and landed in a field near Nephi, Utah. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (SPK/KSPK), Spanish Fork, Utah, at 0843.

Cessna 180H Skywagon, N1037V, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT/KLWT), Lewistown, 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=N1037V

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1050 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 180H Skywagon, N1037V, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a wind gust on landing, veered off the runway, and flipped over at KLWT. The pilot was not injured.

Just Escapade, N612SC, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD/KHWD), Hayward, 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=N612SC

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1120 local time, a privately-registered Just Escapade, N612SC, sustained minor damage when it ground looped during landing on runway 28L at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD/KHWD), Hayward, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from KHWD.

Cessna 750 Citation X, N947JS, and Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N2370J, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT/KICT), Wichita, 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=N947JS

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1245 local time, a Cessna 750 Citation X, N947JS, registered to DG Leasing LLC and being operated by FlyExclusive, sustained unknown damage when it struck a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N2370J (which was parked), as it was taxing to parking after landing at KICT. The two pilots onboard were not injured. The corporate flight originated from Sioux Falls Regional Airport-Joe Foss Field (FSD/KFSD), Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sonex Xenos, N207UJ, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, in Eau Claire, 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=N207UJ

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1514 local time, a privately-registered Sonex Xenos, N207UJ, sustained unknown damage (to the landing gear and wings) when it landed short of the runway. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N4210Z, incident occurred on October 9, 2026, near Talkeetna, 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=N4210Z

- History of Flight:
On October 9, 2026, at about 1215 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N4210Z, sustained unknown damage when it made an off-airport landing for unknown reasons near Talkeetna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured.

Diamond DA42 NG Twin Star, N729PA, incident occurred on October 7, 2026, at Phoenix-Deer Valley Airport (DVT/KDVT), Phoenix, Arizona

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=N729PA

- History of Flight:
On October 7, 2026, at about 1744 local time, a Diamond DA42 NG Twin Star, N729PA, registered to K2 Aviation LLC, reportedly sustained minor damage when it veered off runway 25L on takeoff, damaging the propellers. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

ADS-B data suggests the airplane veered off the runway 10 seconds into the takeoff at a groundspeed of 33 knots.

Garrison Melmoth 2, N2MU, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Whiteman Airport (WHP/KWHP), Los Angeles, 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=N2MU

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 1105 local time, a privately-registered, unique one-off homebuilt Garrison Melmoth 2, N2MU, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it landed gearup on runway 12 at Whiteman Airport (WHP/KWHP), Los Angeles, California. The commercial pilot/builder was not injured. The local flight originated from the airport at 1059.

The pilot stated on his personal blog that: "So, despite all my precautions, what I feared I might some day do, I did. No excuse; I forgot."

The pilot added:

"Now I know a little of how a father feels who, while cleaning his gun, accidently shoots his child.

The good news, so far as there is any, is that the damage to the airframe is surprisingly slight. There is no damage whatever to primary structure. and the only unusable component is the airbrake, which took most of the punishment and, along with the exhaust pipe and the inboard ends of the flap trailing edges, held the belly off the ground. The rest of it will be easy to fix; the only thing that needs extensive repair is the airbrake. (And of course the exhaust pipe, half of which was ground away. It gave its life, you might say, to save the others.)

The bad news, however, is that both propeller blades are ruined, and the engine, having suffered a prop strike, needs to be torn down and inspected. As one of very few poor people who own airplanes, I can't possibly afford any of this. The only way to restore the plane to flying status would be to sell it; a no-win situation."

The pilot, aged 83, holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land/sea and airplane multi engine land and an airplane instrument ratings. He also holds a rotorcraft/helicoper, rotorcraft/gyroplane, glider, and lighter-than-air-balloon ratings. The pilot's FAA BasicMed was dated 12/26/2021.

The pilot holds a repairman/experimental aircraft builder certificate for the incident airplane which was issued on 10/7/2003. He also holds a similar certificate for the original Melmoth 1 which was destroyed in an accident by another airplane in 1982.

Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N20DK, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Drake Field (FYV/KFYV), Fayetteville, 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=N20DK

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 1737 local time, a Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N20DK, registered to Flight Surgeon LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Drake Field (FYV/KFYV), Fayetteville, Arkansas. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured.

The FAA reported that: "Airplane departed, lost power and attempted to descend to land, overran the runway end and struck runway lights."

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N4388J, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base (HIF/KHIF), Ogden, 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=N4388J

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 0919 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, N4388J, experienced engine issues and a subsequent forced landing on a perimeter road at the Hill Air Force Base (HIF/KHIF), Ogden, Utah. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Ogden Municipal Airport (OGD/KOGD), Ogden, Utah, at 0915.

The FAA reported: "Aircraft departed, experienced engine issues and attempted to return to OGD and landed on a perimeter road on hill AFB."

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed runway 21 and proceeded south to an inflight cruising altitude of 4,800 ft. The airplane was tracking alongside the highway, but at 1917 LT, it entered a descending left hand turn and lined up with one of the roads at KHIF where it landed without any apparent damage.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N4147K, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at St Louis Lambert International Airport (STK/KSTL), 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=N4147K

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 2005 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N4147K, registered to the University of Illinois and being operated on a cross-country Part 91 training flight, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at St Louis Lambert International Airport (STK/KSTL), St Louis, Missouri. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The flight originated from Willard University Airport (CMI/KCMI), Champaign, Illinois, at 1828.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed and went off the end of the runway, striking runway lights. ADS-B data shows that the airplane landed on runway 11 and went off the departure end. It taxied to the ramp on its own about 2 minutes later, and departed on a flight to CMI 4 days later.

It appears that there was some active weather at the airport at the time of the incident.

Mooney M20F Executive 21, N9068V, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Anderson Municipal Airport (AID/KAID), Anderson, 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=N9068V

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 1420 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20F Executive 21, N9068V, sustained unknown damage when it veered off runway 30 into the grass and struck a sign with the left wing at KAID. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1413.

Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian, N77400, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Fayette County Airport (I23), Washington Court House, 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=N77400

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 2213 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian, N77400, sustained unknown damage when it landed on runway 23 and while taxiing veered off the taxiway and came to rest in a ditch at I23. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS/KPNS), Pensacola, Florida, at 1842.

Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, N26893, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT/KFAT), Fresno, 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=N26893

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 0950 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, N26893, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT/KFAT), Fresno, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. 

The FAA reported that the airplane departed and was not climbing normally and returned to airport, but landed gear up.

Cessna 175A Skylark, N6741E, accident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Hastings Airport (9D9), Hastings, 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=N6741E

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 1931 local time, a Cessna 175A Skylark, N6741E, registered to Integrating Aviation & Ministry, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an incident at Hastings Airport (9D9), Hastings, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane was performing a power off landing when it landed hard. A post-flight inspection revealed a bent nose gear.

The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30730, incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Scottsdale Airport (SDL/KSDL), Scottsdale, Arizona

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=N30730

- History of Flight:
On October 8, 2026, at about 0947 local time, a Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30730, registered to Cassill Aircraft Leasing Inc, sustained unknown damage when it taxied into a portable helipad at KSDL. The pilot was not injured.

Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, N31RF, accident occurred on October 7, 2026, near Whiteville, North 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=N31RF

- History of Flight:
On October 7, 2026, at about 2221 local time, a Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, N31RF, registered to Legend48 LLC out of Newton, NC, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Whiteville, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from Hickory Airport (HKY/KHKY), Hickory, North Carolina, at 2108.

The FAA reported that the airplane declared an emergency due to rough running engine and crashed into trees.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was cruising at 7,400 ft, but at 2010 LT, it started a rapid descent towards Columbus County Municipal Airport (CPC/KCPC), Whiteville, North Carolina. The airplane subsequently crashed into a wooded area short of the airport. There was no fire.

Diamond DA62, N347DR, incident occurred on October 13, 2026, at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU/KGMU), Greenville, 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=N347DR

- History of Flight:
On October 13, 2026, at about 1305 local time, a Diamond DA62, N347DR, registered to November Charlie Leasing LLC, sustained unknown damage when it landed with a flat tire and damaged the gear door at KGMU. The pilot was not injured.

Denney Kitfox II, N940J, accident occurred on October 7, 2026, at Smith Field Airport (64AR), Ward, 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=N940J

- History of Flight:
On October 7, 2026, at about 1450 local time, a privately-registered Denney Kitfox II, N940J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Smith Field Airport (64AR), Ward, Arkansas. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The FAA reported that the airplane aborted its takeoff due to a tail wind at tree level and landed hard on the grass strip incurring a propeller strike.

The NTSB is investigating.

Tecnam P-Mentor, N342NL, incident occurred on September 28, 2026, at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE/KFXE), Fort Lauderdale, 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=N342NL

- History of Flight:
On September 28, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a Tecnam P-Mentor, N342NL, registered to Nesher Tecnam I LLC, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when its right wing struck the ground on landing. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated from KFXE, and continued normal operations later.

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III, N636FT, incident occurred on September 26, 2026, at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ/KSRQ), Sarasota, 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=N636FT

- History of Flight:
On September 26, 2026, at about 1455 local time, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior III, N636FT, registered to the Florida Institute of Technology, sustained unknown damage when its right wing struck a building as it was taxing to the ramp at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ/KSRQ), Sarasota, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The training flight originated from Melbourne International Airport (MLB/KMLB), Melbourne, Florida.