Roll over: Cessna 182B Skylane, N916GG, accident occurred on April 12, 2025, at Girdwood Airport (AQY), Girdwood, Alaska

• Location: Girdwood, Alaska 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA034 
• Date & Time: April 12, 2025, 12:00 Local 
• Registration: N916GG 
• Aircraft: Cessna 182B 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Roll over 
• Injuries: 2 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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Before landing, the pilot reported that he had completed a low reconnaissance pass over the snow-covered runway. While conducting the low pass he noticed tire tracks in the snow and determined the snow was about 6 inches in depth. On final approach, he set the flaps to 30 degrees and performed a soft field landing. The main landing gear touched down into the snow with no issues. He applied additional engine power to cushion the nosewheel touchdown. As the nosewheel touched down, it dug into the snow and the nosewheel “slammed” into the ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, vertical stabilizer and fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.

Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT): Stinson 108-2, N9308K, accident occurred on April 25, 2025, near North Pole, Alaska

• Location: North Pole, Alaska 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA036 
• Date & Time: April 25, 2025, 03:00 Local 
• Registration: N9308K 
• Aircraft: Stinson 108 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 
• Injuries: 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal 

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The pilot departed an unknown airstrip and made an emergency landing at a US Army airfield. The left wing strut was substantially damaged and consistent with an impact with a tree. The pilot was uncooperative with first responders and smelled of alcohol and appeared to be under the influence. A police officer found an open container of alcohol in the airplane and transported the pilot to the hospital.

- Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.

Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT): Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N3846M, accident occurred on June 13, 2025, near Fairbanks, Alaska

• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA051 
• Date & Time: June 13, 2025, 16:15 Local 
• Registration: N3846M 
• Aircraft: Piper PA-12 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial
• Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 
• Injuries: 1 Serious 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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While attempting to land on a short turf-covered airstrip, the pilot reported attempting a go-around. He applied full throttle and began a climbing left turn, but the airplane was unable to gain enough altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the trees and came to rest nose down, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, and fuselage. The pilot reported that, during the final approach, the winds were variable between a left crosswind and a tailwind.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.

Collision during takeoff/land: Piper PA-11 Cub Special, N4846M, accident on October 19, 2024, at Rexburg-Madison County Airport (RXE/KRXE), Rexburg, Idaho

• Location: Rexburg, Idaho
• Accident Number: WPR25LA021 
• Date & Time: October 19, 2024, 12:30 Local 
• Registration: N4846M Aircraft: Piper PA-11 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land 
• Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Air drop

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The pilot stated that he was in a pumpkin drop competition that was being held on a farm field with a new landing strip. The prevailing winds necessitated that the airplanes fly over transmission wires prior to landing. The pilot stated that he dropped his pumpkins, but missed the target by a long distance. During his landing, he flew over one set of power lines and reduced power to descend and land. The airplane inadvertently struck a second, parallel set of wires that he had not seen.

The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was hospitalized for 12 weeks following the accident.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.

Loss of control on ground: Cirrus SR22T GTS G6 platinum, N797CK, accident on May 23, 2025, at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP/KSBP), San Luis Obispo, California

• Location: San Luis Obispo, California 
• Accident Number: ANC25LA040 
• Date & Time: May 23, 2025, 09:12 Local 
• Registration: N797CK 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder. The airplane exited the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

- Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Runway excursion: Cirrus SR22T GTS G5, N415DG, accident on April 24, 2025, at Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL/KFUL), Fullerton, California

• Location: Fullerton, California 
• Accident Number: WPR25LA157 
• Date & Time: April 24, 2025, 17:40 Local 
• Registration: N415DG 
• Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Runway excursion 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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The pilot of the airplane reported that he was conducting a 180° power-off approach and landing. While landing on the 3,121 ft long runway, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane within the available runway length, and the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and struck a grassy berm, which resulted in the airplane’s nose gear collapse, and substantial damage to the firewall.

The pilot initially reported that the brake system did not function as they expected; however, a brake system examination did not reveal any preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Runway excursion: Honda HA-420 HondaJet, N524HJ, accident occurred on March 4, 2025, at San Antonio International Airport (SAT/KSAT), San Antonio, Texas

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Accident Number: CEN25LA109 
• Date & Time: March 4, 2025, 12:40 Local 
• Registration: N524HJ 
• Aircraft: HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Runway excursion 
• Injuries: 1 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Positioning

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The pilot reported that although the wind was high and forecast for a crosswind, he believed he could complete the flight before the wind changed. He stated that the wind at the destination did change, but he continued the landing. The pilot stated that the landing was successful, but the airplane was hit by several crosswind gusts and the airplane became uncontrollable. The airplane did a 360° turn on the runway and was headed off the left side of the runway before control was regained. The airplane traveled across the grass and came to rest on the west taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. Reported wind about the time of the accident was from 270° at 19 kts gusting to 36 kts.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.