Cessna 185A Skywagon, N186X, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, near Port of Ilwaco Airport (7W1), Ilwaco, Washington

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N186X

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 0942 local time, a Cessna 185A Skywagon, N186X, registered to Haldeman Hangars LLC out of Vancouver, WA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident while on approach to land at Port of Ilwaco Airport (7W1), Ilwaco, Washington. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The personal flight originated from Grove Field Airport (1W1), Camas, WA, and was destined to Ilwaco.

The FAA reported that; "Aircraft Had a rough running engine then the engine quit. Made an off-airport landing in a field 2 miles east of 7W1 airport." Additionally, the sheriff reported that; "pilot reportedly experienced engine problems about 3 miles before the airport and was forced to make an emergency landing."

SilverLight American Ranger AR-1, N107AR, incident occurred on September 28, 2025, at Buckingham Field (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N107AR

- History of Flight:
September 28, 2025, at about 1110 local time, a privately-registered SilverLight American Ranger AR-1, N107AR, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in an incident/accident at Buckingham Field (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The local flight originated from FL59.

The FAA reported that; "Gyrocopter, crashed in a pond on the northwest side of runway 14 for unknown reason." Damage was reported as unknown. The flight phase was reported as "Uncontrolled Descent (UND)."

- Weather:
METAR KRSW 281453Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW020 31/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP118 T03110244 50004 $

METAR KRSW 281553Z 06006KT 10SM FEW029 32/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP115 T03220244 $

Socata TBM700C2, N101NX, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, near Alpine, Wyoming

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N101NX

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1928 local time, a Socata TBM700C2, N101NX, registered to Venture Pilots Association LLC out of Windham, New York, sustained substantial damage in a forced landing near Alpine, Wyoming. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The cross-country personal flight originated from Glacier Park International Airport (GPI/KGPI), Kalispell, Montana, and was destined to Alpine Airport (46U), Alpine, Wyoming.

According to flightracking history, the airplane departed Alpine on a flight to GPI earlier in the day at about 1045 LT. The accident flight was the return trip to Alpine.

According to ADS-B data, the airplane climbed to 13,400 ft (similar to the earlier trip) after departure from GPI and proceeded southeast. About 1 hour into the flight, at 1902 LT, the airplane started a descent from that altitude. About 14 minutes later, at 1916 LT, the airplane started a gradual climb to avoid mountainous terrain. At 1921 LT, the airplane started a steep descent over a 4-minute period before the flight-track stopped about 5 miles southeast of 46U. (figure 1)

Figure 1: ADS-B exchange data ran through Google Earth

The FAA reported that "Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances 5 miles south-southeast of alpine airport."

ERCO 415-D Ercoupe, N39TR, incident occurred on September 26, 2025, near Fairfield Airport (5U5), Fairfield, Montana

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N39TR

- History of Flight:
September 26, 2025, at about 2252 local time, a privately-registered ERCO 415-D Ercoupe, N39TR, sustained minor damage when it reportedly collided with a UAS while on approach to land at Fairfield Airport (5U5), Fairfield, Montana. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported that; "Aircoupe erco, reported hitting a UAS while inbound to fairfield arpt (5u5). After landing post-flight inspection revealed minor damage to the propeller, cowling, and left wing." Damage was reported as minor, still not clarification from NTSB.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7373A, accident occurred on September 26, 2025, at Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field (COE/KCOE), Hayden, Idaho

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7373A

- History of Flight:
September 26, 2025, at about 1515 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 172 Skyhawk, N7373A, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Coeur d'Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field (COE/KCOE), Hayden, Idaho. The sole pilot onboard was not injured.

The FAA reported that; "While sitting @ holding short for rwy 24 departure; wind caught acft and inverted the aircraft causing substantial dmg." The NTSB confirmed the damage and are investigating the event as an accident.

de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth, N206DH, accident occurred on September 27, 2025, at Dacy Airport (0C0), Harvard, Illinois

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N206DH

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1800 local time, a de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth, N206DH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Dacy Airport (0C0), Harvard, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported that "Experienced a runway excursion departing runway 27 and veered into a corn field." The NTSB confirmed the damage and are investigating the event as an accident.

The winds were reported from 260°at 8 knots.

According to the FAA registry, the airplane's registration was cancelled/not assigned. The NTSB reported the registration as "UNREG" in the class 4 preliminary report.

Van's RV-9A, N26AJ, incident occurred on September 27, 2025, at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP/KSEP), Stephenville, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N26AJ

- History of Flight:
September 27, 2025, at about 1915 local time, a privately-registered Van's RV-9A, N26AJ, sustained apparent minor damage when it was involved in an incident at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP/KSEP), Stephenville, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and passenger was not injured.

The FAA reported that: "During startup on ramp, battery died. Pilot went out to remedy the situation and handcrank while his wife stayed in the aircraft on the brakes. The aircraft cranked over at full throttle, but the pilot managed to get back in the aircraft in an attempt to stop. Aircraft impacted the terminal building, resulting in broken glass and damage to stone facade. Pilot had was conscious and walking with injuries to the head and leg, wife had no injuries."

Note: damage was reported as minor, and injuries were reported as minor by FAA, which classifies this as an incident at the moment. (still no confirmation from NTSB)