Thursday, September 03, 2026

Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N446SB, incident occurred on August 29, 2026, at Ray Community Airport (57D), Ray, 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=N446SB

- History of Flight:
On August 29, 2026, at about 1717 local time, a Diamond DA40 Diamond Star, N446SB, registered to Ill Fly Away LLC, sustained unknown damage when it crashed in a field on take off due to insufficient power at Ray Community Airport (57D), Ray, Michigan. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The local flight was originating at the time.

- Weather:

METAR KMTC 292056Z 19004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT160 OVC200 26/14 A3007 RMK AO2A SLP185 T02620136 57011 $

METAR KMTC 292156Z 17004KT 10SM FEW075 BKN160 OVC200 27/12 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP182 T02690121 $

Cessna 180A Skywagon, N5399D, accident occurred on August 30, 2026, near Cordova, 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=N5399D

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203710/pdf

- History of Flight:
On August 29, 2026, at about 1335 local time, a privately-registered Cessna 180A Skywagon, N5399D, sustained substantial damage when it crashed under unknown circumstances near Cordova, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger suffered minor injuries, and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Merrill Field (MRI/PAMR), 
Anchorage, Alaska.

Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N15XX, accident occurred on August 29, 2026, near Beluga, 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=N15XX

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203705/pdf

- History of Flight:
On August 29, 2026, at about 1115 local time, a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, N15XX, registered to Dalks Leasing Inc and being operated by a private individual, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Beluga, Alaska. The pilot was not injured.

Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean, N5731D, accident occurred on August 29, 2026, near Pace, 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=N5731D

- History of Flight:
On August 29, 2026, at about 1030 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean, N5731D, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing near Milton, Florida. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported that the airplane experienced engine issues and landed in a field. The NTSB is investigating.

Lancair IV-P, N66PC, incident occurred on August 28, 2026, at Springerville Municipal Airport (JTC/KJTC), Springerville, 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=N66PC

- History of Flight:
On August 28, 2026, at about 0952 local time, a Lancair IV-P, N66PC, registered to Heinzle Hamblin LLC, sustained unknown damage when it experienced a nose gear collapse during a landing attempt on runway 21 at Springerville Municipal Airport (JTC/KJTC), Springerville, Arizona. The local flight originated from 0948.

Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C, N4419J, incident occurred on August 28, 2026, at Susanville Municipal Airport (SVE/KSVE), Susanville, 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=N4419J

- History of Flight:
On August 27, 2026, at about 0733 local time, a privately-registered Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C, N4419J, sustained minor damage when it 
veered off  runway 29 and the nose gear collapsed. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO), Reno, Nevada, at 0648.


Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N8287B, incident occurred on August 27, 2026, near McGrath, 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=N8287B

- History of Flight:
On August 27, 2026, at about 1200 local time, a Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N8287B, sustained minor damage when it overshot the runway during the landing which resulted in damage to the landing gear. The pilot was not injured.