Van’s RV-8, N818TC, accident occurred on October 21, 2026, near Gen-Airpark (3G8), Geneseo, 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=N818TC

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1509 local time, a privately-registered Van’s RV-8, N818TC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Gen-Airpark (3G8), Geneseo, Illinois. The pilot was seriously injured. The personal flight originated from Davenport Airport (DVN/KDVN), Davenport, Iowa, at 1441.

The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into a field off the departure end of the runway while doing touch and go(es).

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane circled the airport and conducted a touch-and-go from runway 9 and was on its second attempt from the same runway when it crashed into an open field off the departure end of runway 9. A post crash fire ensued which consumed the airframe, and there was no debris field leading to the main wreckage. Both wings and tail remained attached to the airframe.

Gen-Airpark Airport is a public airport located 2 miles southeast of Geneseo, Illinois. The airport field elevation was 645 ft. The airport features a single turf runway 9/27 which is 2568 x 120 ft.

At 1452, the nearest weather observation facility was reporting winds 210 at 6 knots, 10 miles visibility, no clouds, temperature 23 °C, dewpoint 8 °C, and an altimeter setting of 30.19 inches of mercury.

- Weather:

METAR KMLI 211952Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T02330083

METAR KMLI 212052Z 23007KT 10SM BKN100 23/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02330089 56017

Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II, N751BP, accident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Alpine Airpark (46U), Alpine, Wyoming

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=N751BP

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1520 local time, a Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II, N751BP, registered to 46U LLC, sustained substantial damage when it overran runway 13 and went in the wet grass due to a wet runway surface at the Alpine Airpark (46U), Alpine, Wyoming. The flight originated from Henderson Sky Harbor Airport (HSH/KHND), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the jet was on final approach to runway 13 with a reported groundspeed of 119 knots and -768 feet per minute (fpm) rate. The jet touched down with 114 knots GS and departed the runway end at 30 knots GS.

At 1455, the winds were from 150° at 12 knots, gusting 19 knots, At 1515, the winds were variable at 4 knots, gusting 12 knots.

Alpine Airport sits at an elevation of 5637 ft. It features a single asphalt runway 13/31 which is 5827 x 70 ft.

According to an airport remark: "VRB RWY COND AND BA WINTER MOS. SNBNK ALG RWY & TWY EDGES POSS FALL, WINT, SPRING MOS. TREACHEROUS MTN TERR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ALL QUADS OF RWY." 

The HondaJet does not feature a thrust reverser and depends on mechanical wheel braking and anti skid system for landings.

- Weather:

METAR 46U 212055Z AUTO 15012G19KT 9SM FEW055 FEW065 BKN090 17/06 A3018 RMK A01

METAR 46U 212115Z AUTO VRB04G12KT 5SM HZ FEW033 SCT050 SCT065 17/06 A3017 RMK A01

Cirrus SR22, N815JD, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Hector International Airport (FAR/KFAR), Fargo, North 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=N815JD

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1500 local time, a Cirrus SR22, N815JD, registered to Builders Aviation LLC, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident in Fargo, North Dakota. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the "airplane incurred a propeller strike due to failure of removing tow bar and fell off on landing." 

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, at 1200, and landed at KFAR at 1522. It is unknown whether the propeller strike happened on takeoff in KFCM or while landing at KFAR, because the FAA reported the flight phase of the incident as takeoff, while reporting the incident time as 1500 LT.

Van’s RV-8, N513PP, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT/KHUT), Hutchinson, 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=N513PP

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1553 local time, a Van’s RV-8, N513PP, registered to Rosel Airlines LLC, sustained unknown, but apparent minor damage when it overturned during a landing attempt on runway 17 at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT/KHUT), Hutchinson, Kansas. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Dickson Municipal Airport (M02), Dickson, Tennessee, at 1239.

- Weather:

METAR KHUT 212052Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02560122 56012

METAR KHUT 212152Z 18010KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02500122

Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N7261Y, incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Glendale Regional Airport (GEU/KGEU), Glendale, 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=N7261Y

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2026, at about 1855 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-30-160 Twin Comanche B, N7261Y, sustained unknown damage when it landed gearup on runway 2 at Glendale Regional Airport (GEU/KGEU), Glendale, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from GEU.

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N900JB, accident occurred on October 20, 2026, near Tangerine, 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=N900JB

- History of Flight:
On October 20, 2026, at about 1332 local time, a float-equipped Cessna A185F Skywagon, N900JB, registered to Pumpkin Eater LLC, sustained substantial damage when it crashed into a marsh for unknown reasons and came to rest in a tree near Tangerine, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight had originated from Lake Harris about 10 minutes prior.

Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30718, accident occurred on October 20, 2026, at Bar V.K. Airport (T38), Bolivar, 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=N30718

- History of Flight:
On October 20, 2026, at about 1407 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 177B Cardinal, N30718, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Bar V.K. Airport (T38), Bolivar, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight originated from Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO/KDTO), Denton, Texas.

The FAA reported that the airplane bounced on landing and came to rest inverted between two homes. The NTSB is investigating.

Cozy Mk IV, N3434V, incident occurred on October 20, 2026, at Butler County Regional Airport/Hogan Field (HAO/KHAO), Hamilton, 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=N3434V

- History of Flight:
On October 20, 2026, at about 1426 local time, a privately-registered Cozy Mk IV, N3434V, sustained unknown damage when it landed gear up on runway 29 at the Butler County Regional Airport/Hogan Field (HAO/KHAO), Hamilton, Ohio. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated from the airport.

Cessna 182A Skylane, N5153D, accident occurred on October 19, 2026, near Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS/KGLS), Galveston, 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=N5153D

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1744 local time, a Cessna 182A Skylane, N5153D, registered to Free Fall Gulf LLC and being operated by Skydive Galveston, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing short of runway 14 at Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS/KGLS), Galveston, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1711.

The FAA reported that the airplane lost power on final, crash-landed and flipped over in the bay. The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KGLS 192152Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216 T02280122

METAR KGLS 192252Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02280128

Robinson R44 Raven I, N744CJ, accident occurred on October 19, 2026, in Kinnelon, New Jersey

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=N744CJ

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 2026 local time, a Robinson R44 Raven I, N744CJ, registered to Jersey Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it crashed for unknown reasons while landing on the pilot's house in Kinnelon, New Jersey. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from a private property near Troy Hills, New Jersey. The NTSB is investigating.

Eurocopter EC 135P2, N3842, accident occurred on October 19, 2026, near 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=N3842

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1308 local time, an Eurocopter EC 135P2, N3842, registered to and being operated by Air Methods LLC, sustained substantial damage when it suffered a bird and a post flight inspection at KSUS revealed damage to the main rotor. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Jefferson City, Missouri, and was destined to St. Louis, Missouri.

The NTSB is investigating.

Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, N117RF, accident occurred on October 19, 2026, at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF/KSGF), Springfield, 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=N117RF

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1718 local time, a privately-registered Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, N117RF, sustained substantial damage when it fueled and then caught fire during engine startup after landing at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF/KSGF), Springfield, Missouri. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The NTSB is investigating.

Cessna R172K Hawk XP II, N736CB, incident occurred on October 19, 2026, near Jackman, Maine

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=N736CB

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1537 local time, a privately-registered Cessna R172K Hawk XP II, N736CB, sustained unknown damage when it was on landing and impacted brush for unknown reasons and came to rest on a beach. The two occupants onboard were not injured.

Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N137ND, incident occurred on October 19, 2026, at Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA/KIWA), 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=N137ND

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1022 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX, N137ND, registered to the UND Aerospace Foundation, reportedly suffered a "ground loop (per FAA report)" and veered off runway 30R during landing at Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA/KIWA), Phoenix, Arizona. The two occupants onboard were not injured. The local training flight originated from Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA/KIWA), Phoenix, Arizona.

- Weather:

METAR KIWA 191654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW000 SCT120 26/13 A3004 RMK FU ESE

METAR KIWA 191750Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 26/13 A3004

Bell 429 GlobalRanger, N7331G, incident occurred on October 19, 2026, near Manassas, 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=N7331G

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a Bell 429 GlobalRanger, N7331G, registered to Total Helicopters Unlimited, sustained substantial damage when it struck a bird, damaging the nose while on approach near Manassas, Virginia. The two occupants were not injured.

Cessna 172A Skyhawk, N7572T, incident occurred on October 19, 2026, near Tracy, 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=N7572T

- History of Flight:
On October 19, 2026, at about 1345 local time, a Cessna 172A Skyhawk, N7572T, registered to Flying Colors Airparts Inc, sustained unknown damage when it landed in a field due to engine failure near Tracy, California. The two occupants were not injured.

Dassault Falcon 50, N200SG, accident occurred on October 18, 2026, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS/KLAS), Las Vegas, Nevada

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=N200SG

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1052 local time, a Dassault Falcon 50, N200SG, registered to Jacks Wings LLC out of Boca Raton, Florida, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS/KLAS), Las Vegas, Nevada. The two pilots, one cabin crew member, and eight passengers were not injured. The Part 135 on-demand flight was destined to Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ), Ontario, Canada.

The FAA reported that the jet aborted its take off, went off the end of the runway and hit a perimeter fence with the left wing.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was departing runway 01L (concrete/grooved 9770 x 150 ft) and had reached a groundspeed of 119 knots when it initiated an aborted takeoff with roughly 2000 ft remaining. It continued through the right side of the departure end and ended up on a service road.

Post-accident photos show that the jet sustained substantial structural damage to both wings and that the right main landing gear tire(s) were burst.

- Weather:

KLAS 181656Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 BKN170 20/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02000044

KLAS 181756Z 02006KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN170 22/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02220044 10228 20189 50003

Cessna 182Q Skylane, N68EP, accident occurred on October 18, 2026, at Gun Barrel City Airpark (74XA), Gun Barrel City, 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=N68EP

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1415 local time, a Cessna 182Q Skylane, N68EP, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Gun Barrel City Airpark (74XA), Gun Barrel City, Texas. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW/KFTW), Fort Worth, Texas, at 1322.

The FAA reported that the airplane went off the end of the runway through a fence, across a street and came to rest in a ditch breaking off the nose gear. The pilot was not injured.

Gun Barrel City Airpark is a private use airport. The airport field elevation was 385 ft. The airport features a single asphalt runway 18/36 that is 3075 x 45 ft.

The NTSB is investigating.

- Weather:

METAR KF44 181855Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KF44 181915Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR KF44 181935Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3030 RMK AO2

Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee 235, N8759W, accident occurred on October 18, 2026, near Eastern Iowa Airport (CID/KCID), Cedar Rapids, 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=N8759W

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 2013 local time, a Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee 235, N8759W, registered to Big Sky Air LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Eastern Iowa Airport (CID/KCID), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was being operated on a local training flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane was on departure when it reported a rough running engine, returned to land, but went in a field instead.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane was departing from runway 13 when it entered a climbing left turn to an altitude of 800 ft before initiating a turn back towards runway 27, the airplane was unable to reach the runway and ended up coming to rest in an open field short of the runway threshold.

The NTSB is investigating.

Cirrus SR22T GTS G5 carbon, N363CT, accident occurred on October 18, 2026, at Airlake Airport (LVN/KLVN), Minneapolis, 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=N363CT

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1456 local time, a Cirrus SR22T GTS G5 carbon, N363CT, registered to Alpha Mike Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Airlake Airport (LVN/KLVN), Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Galesburg Airport (GBG/KGBG), Galesburg, Illinois.

The FAA reported that the airplane suffered an excursion during landing on runway 12 and came to rest on a taxiway damaging gear and wings. The NTSB is investigating. Winds at the time were from 210 at 10 knots, gusting 19 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KLVN 181935Z AUTO 20009G18KT 193V273 10SM CLR 19/04 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KLVN 181955Z AUTO 21010G19KT 183V243 10SM CLR 19/04 A3009 RMK AO2 <<<

METAR KLVN 182015Z AUTO 20013G20KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3009 RMK AO2

Cessna 150E, N3572J, incident occurred on October 18, 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=N3572J

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1615 local time, a Cessna 150E, N3572J, registered to Upchurch Air And Sea LLC, sustained unknown damage when it incurred a propeller strike upon/during landing on runway 14 at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ/KSRQ), Sarasota, Florida. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The personal flight originated from Tampa Executive Airport (VDF/KVDF), Tampa, Florida, at 1549.

The winds at the time were gusting up to 23 knots.

- Weather:

METAR KSRQ 181953Z 06015G21KT 10SM SCT048 29/17 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 05027/1927 SLP182 T02890167

METAR KSRQ 182053Z 05016G23KT 10SM SCT050 28/16 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 05026/2018 SLP184 T02780161 55006

Cessna 182A Skylane, N3981D, incident occurred on October 18, 2026, near Blythe, 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=N3981D

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1213 local time, a Cessna 182A Skylane, N3981D, registered to Duncan C Todd Consulting Services LLC, was not damaged when it experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing at a solar power farm project near Blythe, California. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight had originated from Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU/KFHU), Arizona, at 0929 local time.

The airplane departed from the field about 3 hours later and flew east towards nearby Blythe Airport (BLH/KBLH), Blythe, California, where it stayed for 40 minutes before continuing towards Meadows Field Airport (BFL/KBFL), Bakersfield, California. 

Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N44AY, incident occurred on October 18, 2026, at Huntsville Regional Airport (UTS/KUTS), Huntsville, 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=N44AY

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1340 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, N44AY, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a left main gear collapse during a landing attempt at Huntsville Regional Airport (UTS/KUTS), Huntsville, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr. Regional Airport (OCH/KOCH), Nacogdoches, Texas.

- Weather:

METAR KUTS 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3035 RMK AO1 SLP275 T02000050 58017 $

METAR KUTS 181853Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3032 RMK AO1 SLP263 T02110056

Piper J3C-65 Cub, N88218, fatal accident occurred on October 18, 2026, at Boonville Airport (I91), Boonville, 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=N88218

- History of Flight:
On October 18, 2026, at about 1535 local time, a privately-registered Piper J3C-65 Cub, N88218, sustained substantial damage when it collided with a vehicle during an attempted go-around at Boonville Airport (I91), Boonville, Indiana. The pilot was not injured, the occupant of the vehicle was fatally injured. The aircraft was being operated on a local personal flight.

The FAA reported that the airplane made contact with a vehicle at the departure end of the runway during a go-around and came back to land with a missing left gear after burning off fuel

Boonville Airport is a non-towered public airport located 2 miles west of Boonville, Indiana. The airport field elevation was 395 ft. The airport features a single turf runway 9/27 which is 2300 x 100 ft. There was no mention of vehicle operations in the FAA remarks.

Post-accident photos show that the left main landing gear was separated from the airframe and located next to a pickup truck.

- Weather:

METAR KEVV 181954Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP303 T01890022

METAR KEVV 182054Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP298 T01830017 56022

Piper J3C-65 Cub, N3368N, accident occurred on October 17, 2026, in Eagle Harbor, 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=N3368N

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 1245 local time, a Piper J3C-65 Cub, N3368N, registered to Versatile Aviation LLC, sustained substantial damage when it came to rest inverted under unknown circumstances in Lake Bailey near Eagle Harbor, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane became inverted in Lake Bailey for unknown reasons. Local police reported that the airplane overturned due to high winds and that "The incident did not happen during takeoff or landing."

Local social media comments stated that the airplane had two experienced pilots onboard and that it was stationary on the water when it was caught by a gust of wind and flipped it over. One of the wings sustained substantial damage.

Maule M-7-260 Super Rocket, N3217V, accident occurred on October 17, 2026, at The Sea Ranch Airport (CA51), The Sea Ranch, 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=N3217V

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 1024 local time, a privately-registered Maule M-7-260 Super Rocket, N3217V, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at The Sea Ranch Airport (CA51), The Sea Ranch, California. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Sonoma County Airport (STS/KSTS), Santa Rosa, California.

The FAA reported that the airplane's right gear locked after landing and went into an embankment. The NTSB is investigating.

Vashon Ranger R7, N377VR, incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at The Ohio State University Airport (OSU/KOSU), Columbus, 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=N377VR

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 0946 local time, a privately-registered Vashon Ranger R7, N377VR, was not damaged when it was involved in an incident at the Ohio State University Airport (OSU/KOSU), Columbus, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane landed and while taxiing became too close to barricades, pushing one with right wheel and going over another.

Cessna U206F Stationair, N35868, incident occurred on October 17, 2026, in Cove, 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=N35868

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 0830 local time, a privately-registered Cessna U206F Stationair, N35868, sustained unknown damage when it was taxiing and lost braking causing it to go into a ditch incurring a propeller strike. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N83363, incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at Castle Airport (MER/KMER), Atwater, 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=N83363

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 0950 local time, a privately-registered Aeronca 7AC Champion, N83363, sustained minor damage when it exited the runway too fast after landing and struck a taxiway sign at Castle Airport (MER/KMER), Atwater, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

Cessna 177A Cardinal, N30544, accident occurred on October 17, 2026, near Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, 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=N30544

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 1508 local time, a Cessna 177A Cardinal, N30544, registered to Flying Twenty Inc, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, California. The pilot and two passengers survived with minor injuries. The flight had originated from KRHV at about 1505.

The FAA reported that the airplane declared an emergency due to engine issue and landed on a road.

Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed runway 31R and entered a brief climb to 400 ft before it initiated a descent towards the intersection.

A dashcam video inside a vehicle stopped at the intersection showed the airplane approaching the road wings level when the outer left wing struck a pole, the airplane rolled to the left and rotated around before it impacted the road with the right wing and nose section.

The airplane came to rest nose down in the middle of the intersection, there was no post crash fire, but appears that both wing fuel tanks were not breached during the impact sequence.

Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N536SP, incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, 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=N536SP

- History of Flight:
On October 17, 2026, at about 1055 local time, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N536SP, registered to Eastern Cincinnati Aviation and being operated by the Sporty's Academy, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, Ohio. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The local training flight originated from the airport.

Local media reported that the airplane went down in a field beyond the runway end after takeoff. The incident was not reported by the FAA ASIAS.

The airplane continued normal operations on October 21.

Mooney M20E Super 21, N6087Q, incident occurred on October 16, 2026, at Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, 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=N6087Q

- History of Flight:
On October 16, 2026, at about 1823 local time, a privately-registered Mooney M20E Super 21, N6087Q, sustained unknown damage when it suffered a landing gear collapse during a landing attempt on runway 31R and subsequent propeller strike at Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV/KRHV), San Jose, California. The pilot was not injured.